Justice for Kinaya Hightower: Legal Claims for Family After Conley, GA Shooting

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A tragic shooting early Sunday morning in Conley, Georgia, left Kinaya Hightower dead after gunfire erupted during a car meet-up in a gas station parking lot along the 3000 block of Moreland Avenue, near I-285.

According to the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD), officers responded just before 2:30 a.m. and discovered Hightower, who had been fatally shot at the scene. Investigators said she was an innocent bystander caught in a shootout between other individuals attending the event.

Authorities confirmed that Hightower had been celebrating her birthday when the violence broke out. Police have not announced any arrests, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the DeKalb County Police Department’s Tip411 app, or by texting “DKPD” to 847411 followed by the message.

Our Legal Take: Could the Conley, Georgia Shooting That Killed Kinaya Hightower Have Been Prevented?

Our Perspective at Georgia Victims

At Georgia Victims, we are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Kinaya Hightower, who was killed as an innocent bystander during a shootout at a car meet-up in Conley, Georgia. Gun violence in public spaces — especially at commercial properties like gas stations and parking lots — raises serious concerns about security negligence and the responsibility of property owners to protect the public.

When a shooting occurs at a business, apartment complex, or public area, key concerns arise regarding property security and negligence.

When shootings occur in areas accessible to the public, important safety questions arise:

• Were there previous incidents of violence or crime reported at or near the 3000 block of Moreland Avenue?
• Did the property owner or business management know about potential criminal activity or safety risks on or near the premises?
• Were there adequate security measures in place, such as surveillance cameras, lighting, or security personnel?
• Could stronger security precautions have helped prevent this fatal shooting?

Under Georgia premises liability law, property owners and business operators may be held legally responsible if inadequate security or negligence contributes to foreseeable harm. If evidence shows that stronger safety measures could have prevented this deadly shooting, Kinaya Hightower’s family — like other victims of gun violence — may have the right to pursue justice and financial compensation through a negligent security claim.

Were you recently injured in a shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact us today. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  

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