Georgia Legal Report
Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens, Taylor Samone Clark: Security Negligence? Fatally Injured in Claxton, GA Hotel Shooting; Two Others Injured. (WJCL.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this Claxton hotel shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victims families and injured victims? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
Four people were shot at a Claxton, Georgia hotel Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024.
As reported by GBI.Georgia.gov, “GBI agents are investigating a shooting at [a hotel] on US Highway 301 in Claxton, GA. Four people were shot and injured in this incident. Preliminary information indicates on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at about 7:00 a.m., the Claxton Police Department and the Evans County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls regarding a shooting.”
WJCL.com is reporting, “[a]uthorities confirm four people were shot at the motel and two have died.”
According to the report, “two of the four victims that were shot and injured were pronounced dead at the hotel. They have been identified as Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens, 27, and Taylor Samone Clark, 26, both of Statesboro.”
The investigation is ongoing.
IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE
Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the hotel is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
- Were any security personnel at the property?
- Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
- What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
- Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
- Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?
Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the hotel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and visitors, the families of Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens and Taylor Samone Clark may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.
The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the families of Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens and Taylor Samone Clark and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.
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