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Iesha Edwards Fatally Shot at Lexington, KY Nightclub (WKYT)
Lexington, KY – January 26, 2019
Did negligent security contribute to the senseless death of Iesha Edwards at a Lexington, KY nightclub shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s Family?
LOCAL NEWS
Gunfire erupted early Saturday morning at The Fox Club in Lexington, KY. WBKO is reporting that “Lexington police officers saw several people fighting outside The Fox Club and 27-year-old Iesha Edwards lying on the ground early Saturday.” Iesha Edwards was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
According to WKYT, ‘Police said it all started with a fight inside the club that then moved outside. Witnesses told police during the fight outside, a man began shooting.”
No suspect has been identified.
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 club and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
- Were any efforts made to safely and separately remove all those involved in the initial altercation from the premises prior to an escalation to gunfire?
- Were police called at the start of the initial dispute?
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
- What security measures, such as weapons screenings, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the night club owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Iesha Edwards’ family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for her wrongful death.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victims retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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