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Quendarrious Woodyard: Justice for Family? Fatally Injured in LaGrange, GA Convenience Store Shooting.

Quendarrious Woodyard: Justice for Family? Fatally Injured in LaGrange, GA Convenience Store Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting death at a LaGrange convenience store have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a LaGrange, Georgia convenience store Sunday evening, Feb 5, 2023, leaving one teen dead.

As reported by 11Alive.com, “[p]olice said just before 8 p.m. their 911 center received calls for multiple shots fired outside [a convenience store] on Whitesville Road.”

WSBtv.com is reporting, “[o]nce [officers] arrived, they reportedly found a 15-year-old boy near Habersham Drive with a gunshot wound in his back. Officers immediately began rendering aid until paramedics arrived.”

According to LaGrangeNews.com, “[t]he male juvenile, identified…as Quendarrious Woodyard, was pronounced deceased at Grady Hospital in Atlanta on Tuesday.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

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Convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the property 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 security measures added after any prior incidents?
  • Were any security personnel at the property?
  • 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 gas station owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Quendarrious Woodyard may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

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 family of Quendarrious Woodyard retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $125 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $125 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

  • A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  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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Dearko Thornton Fatally Injured in LaGrange, GA Convenience Store Shooting.

Dearko Thornton Fatally Injured in LaGrange, GA Convenience Store Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting death at a LaGrange convenience store have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire erupted Sunday night, March 20, 2022 at a LaGrange, GA convenience store leaving one man dead.

As reported by Fox5Atlanta.com, “around 11 p.m., officers were called to [a convenience store] on the 400 block of Hamilton Street after reports of a person shot.”

WTVM.com is reporting, “[w]hen officers arrived, they found 23-year-old Dearko Thornton suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.”

According to the report, “[t]he victim was rendered aid on scene and then transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center where he died on arrival.”

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

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FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the gas station 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 there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
  • What security measures were present to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Was there any reports of suspicious individuals on the property prior to the incident?

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 convenience store owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Dearko Thornton may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

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 family of Dearko Thornton retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 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.

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 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.