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Update: Eric Freeman Passes at Hospital After Raleigh Nightclub Shooting.

Update: Eric Freeman Passes at Hospital After Raleigh Nightclub Shooting. (WRAL.com)

Could the shooting death and stabbing at a Raleigh nightclub parking lot have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and others injured? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Update: CBS17.com is reporting, “Eric Freeman was shot during the incident…[h]e was taken to WakeMed in serious condition and died on Wednesday.”

Gunfire rang out outside at a Raleigh, North Carolina nightclub early Sunday morning, December 15, 2019, leaving multiple people injured.

As reported by NewsObserver.com, “[a]round 2 a.m. Sunday Raleigh police responded to a shooting at [a club parking lot] on the 5500 block of Atlantic Springs Road…[t]hree people were injured.”

WRAL.com is reporting, “Eric Jenade Freeman, 47, was taken to WakeMed and was listed in critical condition on Monday. Brandon Lamar Butler, 36, walked in to Duke Raleigh Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following the incident…Marcus Noel Best, 31, was taken to the WakeMed from the club with non-life-threatening stab wounds.”

The shooting remains under investigation, no suspects have been arrested per the media report.

Our Legal Take

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Business and parking lot 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? 
  • Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
  • Was the property owner or management aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims and others at the time of the shooting?

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, the family of Eric Jenade Freeman may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, Brandon Lamar Butler and Marcus Noel Best 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 Eric Jenade Freeman’s family and Brandon Lamar Butler, Marcus Noel Best 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.

Eric Jenade Freeman, Brandon Lamar Butler, Marcus Noel Best Injured in Raleigh, NC Nightclub Shooting/Stabbing Incident.

Eric Jenade Freeman, Brandon Lamar Butler, Marcus Noel Best Injured in Raleigh, NC Nightclub Parking Lot Shooting/Stabbing. (WRAL.com)

Could the shooting and stabbing at a Raleigh nightclub parking lot have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire rang out outside at a Raleigh, North Carolina nightclub early Sunday morning, December 15, 2019, leaving multiple people injured.

As reported by NewsObserver.com, “[a]round 2 a.m. Sunday Raleigh police responded to a shooting at [a club parking lot] on the 5500 block of Atlantic Springs Road…[t]hree people were injured.”

WRAL.com is reporting, “Eric Jenade Freeman, 47, was taken to WakeMed and was listed in critical condition on Monday. [An additional victim], 36, walked in to Duke Raleigh Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following the incident…[while another victim], 31, was taken to the WakeMed from the club with non-life-threatening stab wounds.”

The shooting remains under investigation, no suspects have been arrested per the media report.

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.

Business and parking lot 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? 
  • Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
  • Was the property owner or management aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims and others at the time of the shooting?

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, Eric Jenade Freeman, Brandon Lamar Butler, Marcus Noel Best 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 Eric Jenade Freeman, Brandon Lamar Butler, Marcus Noel Best 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.
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