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LaMarco Sharp: Justice for Family? Fatally Injured in St. Louis, MO Gas Station Shooting; One Child in Critical Condition. (KSDK.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and injured victim? 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.
Gunfire erupted late Wednesday night, May 15, 2024 at a St. Louis, MO gas station leaving one man dead and one child injured.
As reported by Fox2Now.com, “[t]he incident occurred around 11 p.m. in the 8800 block of North Broadway, inside the [gas station].”
KSDK.com is reporting, “[a] 34-year-old man was shot multiple times in his leg, arm and groin, and a 6-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to his side. Police said the child was with his mother at the time of the shooting. The family of the 34-year-old confirmed he was not related to the child. Both of the victims were taken to an area hospital, where the man was later pronounced dead, police said. The child remained hospitalized and was listed in critical condition as of Thursday morning.”
IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE
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Gas Station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. 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?
- Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
- 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?
- 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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, or failed to properly hire or retain employees, the family of LaMarco Sharp may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured 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 family of LaMarco Sharp and any injured victim 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.
- 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.
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