Lack of Security? James Quashone Scott, 37, Shot Dead at the Suburban Studios Hotel in Florence, SC
Dangerous Motel? Shooting at Suburban Motel in Florence, SC, Leaves One Dead
On December 21, 2022, around 8 p.m., Deputies responded to a shooting at the Suburban Studios Hotel on West Lucas Street in Florence. James Quashone Scott, of Darlington, had been shot. He was transported to the hospital, where he passed away. No other details have been released at this time.
Multiple Google Reviews from former guests suggest that they did not feel safe staying at the motel. “There was an issue of safety, as I was having a smoke outside and noticed a dude in the lot pacing with a gun at one point.” “Had people roaming the parking lot and breezeways constantly. I was approached to buy drugs . . .”
Top 10 Signs of a Dangerous Motel:
- Poor lighting
- Loitering
- Broken Windows and Trash
- Graffiti
- Rooms rented by the hour
- Extended-stay rentals
- General High-Crime Area
- Drug activity and paraphernalia
- Bars on Windows and at Motel Office
- Poor Online Reviews
How to Prevent Violence at Motels and Hotels?
Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced crime victim lawyer, represents crime victims and gunshot victims injured or killed in shootings, stabbings, and assaults at hotels, motels, and other commercial properties.
“Motels or hotels can be hot spots for crime, and the out-of-town guests staying there oftentimes have no idea what they are walking into. I always encourage guests to read the reviews. Poor lighting conditions and loitering are key signs that danger may be near. The hospitality industry has a responsibility to its guests to provide a clean and safe environment. This is best achieved where there is adequate lighting, cameras, and security patrols.”
An experienced attorney at Mickelsen Dalton LLC can help determine if you have a claim and advise you of your options. Our attorneys have successfully represented dozens of gunshot and assault victims. Within the past three years, Mickelsen Dalton LLC has recovered over $30 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We have been featured in Fox News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several other national news organizations.
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