South Carolina Hit With Numerous Restaurant and Gas Station Shootings

Numerous shootings at restaurants and gas stations have made headlines in South Carolina over the past few days and weeks. Although there seems to have been a surge in violent altercations during the holiday season, these incidents are sadly nothing new. Gun crime continues to be a major issue going into 2025, and many residents feel that their local restaurants and gas stations are no longer safe. What can you do if you were shot at a local fast-food restaurant? What if you lost a loved one to one of these shootings? Can a negligent security lawyer in Charleston help you pursue compensation?

DoorDash Worker Shot by McDonald’s Worker 

Just before New Year’s Eve in 2024, a McDonald’s employee fatally shot a DoorDash driver at a location in Fayetteville. Police say that the shooting began with some kind of verbal altercation. At the end of this altercation, the McDonald’s worker drew a firearm and shot the DoorDash driver. The media and law enforcement have revealed very little additional information – but this is yet another example of how dangerous fast-food restaurants have become in the modern era.

Two Injuries Reported After Shooting at Bojangles 

One day earlier, a shooting at a South Carolina Bojangles left two people injured. Shots were fired at about 5:30 PM in West Columbia, and first responders arrived to find two people with gunshot wounds. One person at the scene was immediately arrested and charged with attempted murder – but police reported that one of the suspects was still on the loose. Again, very little additional information was released about the circumstances of this shooting. It is not clear why the shots were fired.

New Year’s Day Gas Station Shooting in Greenville 

Greenville ushered in the New Year with predictable levels of violence, and one of these altercations occurred at a gas station. The incident occurred within the first few hours of 2025, and it left one person dead. The 36-year-old victim was transported to a nearby hospital before succumbing to his wounds. Police say that the victim and suspect got into some kind of dispute before the shooting, and the suspect was arrested and charged with murder.

Can I Sue After a Gas Station or Restaurant Shooting? 

With so many restaurant and gas station shootings, business owners should take reasonable steps to improve their security. If they fail in this regard, they may become liable for future injuries or deaths on their properties. If you were injured in one of these incidents and you believe the property owner should have done more to protect you, you might be right. This breach of duty can result in a negligent security lawsuit – and you could be eligible to pursue compensation for your injuries.

Can a Negligent Security Lawyer in South Carolina Help? 

A negligent security lawyer in South Carolina may be able to help if you were shot and injured while visiting a gas station or restaurant. If you lost a loved one to a shooting of this nature, a lawyer may also help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. To learn more about your legal options, contact the experienced injury attorneys at Mickelsen & Dalton, LLC today.

Sources:

abc7chicago.com/post/fayetteville-north-carolina-shooting-mcdonalds-employee-kevin-holland-fatally-shoots-doordash-driver-samori-husamudeen/15728385/

wyff4.com/article/shooting-at-bojangles-south-carolina/63300307

reflector.com/news/crime/greenville-police-man-killed-in-new-years-day-gas-station-shooting/article_7c125530-c8af-11ef-b370-e7de988b01e6.html