Patrick Alonzo Alston, a 36-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed outside a gas station in northeast Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 27, 2019. The incident occurred at the Shell gas station near the intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Carolina Lilly Lane. When the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrived at the scene, they found Patrick Alonzo Alston suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot.
Despite the efforts of MEDIC, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Patrick Alonzo Alston's death marked Charlotte's 11th homicide investigation that month. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has urged anyone with information about the crime to contact Crime Stoppers.
The circumstances surrounding Patrick Alonzo Alston's death have raised questions about the level of security provided at the gas station. The Murray Law Firm has suggested that negligent security may have contributed to this tragic loss of life. They have questioned whether adequate security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Alston at the time of the shooting. The law firm has also indicated that the gas station owner may be held liable if it is found that they failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises.
Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim's family retains an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim. The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims and their families in security negligence cases and has obtained significant verdicts and settlements on their behalf. They have offered their legal assistance to Patrick Alonzo Alston's family, should they choose to pursue legal claims for their loss.
