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Could this tragedy have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and those inured in this senseless shooting?

Gunfire erupted outside a College Park nightclub early Wednesday morning, July 4, 2018, claiming the life of a 25-year-old man and leaving three others injured.  Per the Clayton News Daily, police responded to “an early-morning shooting [in the parking lot of] the Ice Bar Lounge and Restaurant in College Park” and “found 25-year-old male Curtis Lamar Wright of Jonesboro dead in the parking lot of the bar.”  Per the news story,”[t]he incident reportedly started inside the establishment. A verbal altercation turned physical, then spilled out into the parking lot and escalated into gunfire.”  The report indicates that Mr. Wright “apparently was not part of the fight and [Clayton County Police] are asking witnesses for any related phone video.” 11 Alive also confirms that the deadly shooting occurred outside “The Ice Bar Lounge and Restaurant…in the 5400 block of W Fayetteville Road,” around 1:40 a.m.

Per WSB-TV 2, “people began arguing inside the bar and soon the fight became physcial. The fight spilled out into the parking lot, where a shootout began.” In addition to Mr. Wright, three others were transported to hospitals with “non-life-threatening injuries.”

Was negligent security a factor in this College Park nightclub shooting and could this tragedy have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the victim’s family and the other victims of this tragic shooting may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub 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 tragedy may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as weapons screenings, bright lighting, indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
  • Were any attempts made by nightclub security or management to de-escalate the initial altercation and safely and separately remove all those involved from the premises, prior to an escalation to gunfire? Were police called at the start of the initial dispute?

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 nightclub or parking lot owners failed to provide adequate security, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death. Additionally, the other victims of this tragic shooting may pursue legal claims for their injuries.

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 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Following a disturbing history of violence, Columbus police and city leaders are now working with the Nelson Park and Wedgewood Village apartment complex owners to reduce crime and protect the thousands of families who call these complexes home.

A WOSU investigation reveals there have been “at least five murders at the Nelson Park Apartments” since May 2016. Despite this, city leaders “have been unable to shutter the complex, which was once again the scene of a fatal shooting [in February].” City Attorney Zach Klein told media, the owners have now “added security, installed new lighting and implemented new screening for tenants, including lifetime bans for some people.”

Mr. Klein also told WOSU, the “Wedgewood Village Apartments in the Hilltop…were the scene of at least seven homicides last year.” That complex is “home to about 2,000 people.” The property owners are apparently now “paying the Columbus Division of Police about $200,000 a year to station special-duty officers at the complex.”

These much-needed security measures will help to protect residents. However, the changes come too late for those families already devastated by violence on these properties.

Apartment Owner Responsibility and Resident Rights

Georgia apartment residents have a right to protect their families and feel safe and secure in their homes. By law, Georgia apartment owners have a responsibility to protect their residents from violent crime, sexual assault, and foreseeable harm. Should an apartment complex owner fail in this critical duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or deaths which occur as a consequence.

Victims of Georgia Apartment Assault or Injury: What Are My Legal Options for Justice and Compensation?

As each case and property is unique, victims of apartment crime should speak with an experienced security negligence firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as surveillance footage or broken lighting, is preserved and their best interests are protected.

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Could the tragic loss of Za’quavia Smith have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to her family and the other victims of this horrific shooting?

Gunfire erupted at an Ashburn nightclub Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, claiming the life of Za’quavia Smith and leaving six others injured.

According to WALB, the shooting occurred “at Studio 2.0, a nightclub on W. Washington Avenue, around 2:30 a.m.” Two victims were airlifted to a Macon hospital and five were transported to Tift Regional Medical Center. Tragically, Ms. Smith succumbed to fatal injuries. The identities and conditions of the other victims have not been released.

Police told FOX 5 a party promoter was arrested for “selling alcohol to those at the nightclub who were under 21.” Authorities have apparently not yet identified a gunman.

Was negligent security a factor in this Ashburn nightclub shooting and could this tragedy have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Ms. Smith’s family and the other victims of this tragic shooting may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub 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 tragedy may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as weapons screenings, bright parking lot lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
  • Media reports indicate alcohol was served to underage patrons prior to the shooting. Was alcohol a factor in 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 nightclub owner failed to provide adequate security, the family of Za’quavia Smith may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for her wrongful death. Additionally, the other victims of this tragic shooting may pursue legal claims for their injuries.

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 229.385.9690. Consultations are free and confidential.

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