Woman Seriously Injured After Being Shot By Suspect At Outfield Pub in East Islip
EAST ISLIP, NEW YORK (January 20, 2022) – A woman was critically injured after being shot in a Long Island bar identified as the Outfield Pub located on 168 Carleton Avenue.
Long Island police officials are saying that the shooting took place early Sunday. A man approached another man inside of the bar and pressed a gun against him.
At some point during the encounter the gun discharged and a woman was struck by a bullet. She was taken to the hospital with critical injuries
A full investigation into the bar shooting at Outfield Pub remains ongoing at this time. The suspect remains at large.
Liability For East Islap Bar Shootings
Business owners in New York have a legal responsibility to maintain their properties in a reasonably safe condition. This must be done for the protection of everyone on a property whose presence is reasonably foreseeable. Reasonable steps must be taken to protect guests from criminal activity.
- Security guards may need to be hired for a certain location
- Video surveillance may be needed.
- Parking lots should be well lit.
Businesses in high crime areas will typically require greater security measures. If a property owner fails to take reasonable measures to protect guests from crime, this could form the basis of a negligent security claim. Any person that is injured while at a business may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating An East Islip Bar Shooting
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a bar shooting? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of premises liability attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
