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Neighbors near a high-crime Atlanta gas station are calling for an end to violence following an apparent string of shootings over the last few months.

According to  WSBTV 2,  a “Chevron…located on the corner of Lakewood Avenue and Jonesboro Road” has been the subject of three shooting investigations in the last four months. Residents voiced concerns with media, “saying it’s too dangerous to even drive by.”

The apparent history of criminal activity at the gas station raises grave questions over security measures at the property.

  • Has there been prior criminal activity on or near property? If so, what additional security measures could be implemented to reduce such crime on property in the future?
  • Are all security features, such as lighting, fencing and surveillance cameras, in place and working?
  • Is the gas station properly staffed with enough employees to both assist patrons and monitor the property?
  • Is a security guard or off-duty police officer visibly stationed on the premises?
  • Does the gas station provide bright lighting at all service areas?
  • Are the gas pumps, air pressure tanks, and other service areas clearly visible to gas station employees?
  • Do employees utilize a bulletproof pass-through window for late-night cash transactions?

Victims of Gas Station Violence: Know Your Rights

Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By law, Georgia property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.

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University of Georgia police are investigating reports of a July 13 attempted kidnapping on campus, according to 11 Alive News. The 22-year-old victim was apparently “walking past the triangle parking lot near Thomas and Broad Streets on campus when a the suspect allegedly jumped out of the bushes and grabbed her from behind.” The AJC reports, the woman saw “a dark-colored car with an open door and a driver nearby.” Thankfully, she was able to fight off her attacker and escape.

The harrowing July 13 incident reminds students and staff to stay alert and practice personal safety measures on campus. The UGA Police Department provides campus safety tips:

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Could this senseless Brookhaven parking lot shooting have been prevented?

Gunfire reportedly erupted in the parking lot of a Brookhaven sports bar Sunday night, August 5, 2018, claiming the life of 21-year-old Kevin Carranza Acosta and leaving 42-year-old Javier Lira and 45-year-old Paula Guitun Romera injured.

According to FOX 5, shots were fired from a vehicle outside a spots bar located “in the 3300 block of Buford Highway around 2 a.m.” Mr. Acosta tragically succumbed to fatal injuries. The AJC reports, Mr. Lira and Ms. Romera also suffered gunshot wounds. Their current conditions have not been released.

The parking lot was apparently the subject of a prior shooting investigation in January 2017, per AJC reports.

Was negligent security a factor in this Brookhaven sports bar shooting?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Mr. Acosta’s family and the other victims of this shooting may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Bar and parking lot patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the subject property and whether this assault may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • What parking lot security measures, such as bright lighting, surveillance cameras and off-duty police, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Acosta, Mr. Lira and Ms. Romera at the time of the shooting?

By law, property owners in Georgia are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.  Should the facts of this matter reveal that the premises owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Kevin Coransta Acosta may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss. Additionally, Mr. Lira and Ms. Romera may pursue legal claims for their injuries. Finally, as Mr. Lira was apparently working at the time of the shooting, he may also be entitled to substantial workers’ compensation benefits.

The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict in Georgia.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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