Terrence Robinson Shot Outside Tailgators Sports Bar (Gwinnett Daily Post)
Local News
37-year-old Terrence Robinson was reportedly killed in a shooting outside Tailgators Sports Bar in Lawrenceville Friday evening, October 10, 2014.
According to the Gwinnett Daily Post, police are searching for a gunman in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Lawrenceville father, Terrence Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was apparently a regular at the Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill over the last seven years. Several friends reportedly gathered with Mr. Robinson at Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill shortly before 10:00pm Friday evening. Police Spokesman Maj. Paul King told media Mr. Robinson was shot while standing in the alley way outside Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill.
Witness and friend, Jennifer Wise, reportedly “heard a pow” and shouts for someone to call 911. “We waited four or five minutes, nobody came, so we put him in the car and took him to the hospital,” said Ms. Wise. Mr. Robinson was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center in a friend’s vehicle, where he later succumbed to injuries.
Per media reports, police have yet to identify a motive or suspect in the shooting. However, several witnesses allege a man has been seen loitering in the alleyway outside the bar over the previous two weeks.
Friends and family are now hoping to identify this person and find justice in the death of this friend and father.
Our Legal Take
As police continue their search for a gunman, The Murray Law Firm is questioning whether a fatal security lapse may also hold responsibility in the death of Mr. Robinson.
What additional security measures, such as bright lighting and surveillance cameras, were placed in the bar alleyway to deter crime and protect patrons following reports of a loitering person?
Friends of Mr. Robinson reportedly waited for help for five minutes before finally taking him to the hospital. Where was the bar security and management during this critical time? What attempts were made by the bar staff and security to assist Mr. Robinson and contact police?
What outdoor security measures were available to Mr. Robinson at the time of the shooting? Does the shopping center or bar provide security patrols and, if so, where were they at the time of the shooting?
As the details of this investigation continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm believes it is possible that Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill failed in their duty to protect Terrence Robinson. Under Georgia law, property owners are required to protect those patrons legally on their premises from foreseeable risks. For example, should a nightclub owner have knowledge of previous incidents of violence on or near their property, it is their responsibility to take all precautions necessary to protect patrons from future acts of such violence. If they fail in this duty, the property owner and management may be held liable for all deaths and injuries that occur as a consequence.
Should Tailgators be found at fault in this shooting, the family of Mr. Robinson may elect to hold the nightclub civilly liable for his wrongful death. Claims of this magnitude, potentially in the millions of dollars, would demand all Lawrenceville nightclubs finally make patron safety a priority.
The Murray Law Firm works tirelessly to protect victims of nightclub violence, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.
