Justice for Gary Matthews: Legal Options for Family After Clarkston, GA Shooting

CLARKSTON, Ga. — [UPDATE 11/04/25] — The Clarkston Police Department is investigating a deadly early-morning shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured outside an adult entertainment club on Brockett Road.

Authorities say officers responded to the scene around 3:55 a.m. Saturday after reports of gunfire outside the club located at 1353 Brockett Road near U.S. 78.

Victim Identified as Gary Matthews

Police identified the deceased victim as 31-year-old Gary Matthews of Lithonia, who was celebrating his birthday when the shooting occurred.

According to investigators, Matthews and three others — two men and two women — were sitting in a vehicle when two men exited a Jeep and opened fire. Officers attempted to pursue the suspects as they fled in the vehicle, but the Jeep was later discovered abandoned nearby.

A second male victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities confirmed.

The DeKalb County Police Department assisted at the scene, though Clarkston Police continue to lead the investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and officials have not released suspect descriptions or potential motives. It remains unclear whether the victims and suspects knew each other or if surveillance footage captured the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Feltman at 678-431-1472 or email gfeltman@cityofclarkston.com.

Source: FOX 5 Atlanta | November 4, 2025

Our Perspective at Georgia Victims

At Georgia Victims, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Gary Matthews, whose life was tragically cut short during a shooting outside an adult entertainment venue in Clarkston, Georgia. This heartbreaking incident underscores the growing concerns surrounding violent crime at commercial properties and the duty of business owners and managers to maintain adequate safety measures for their patrons and visitors.

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:

• Did the property owner or management know about prior criminal activity or safety risks near the location?
• 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 additional precautions could have helped prevent this tragedy, Gary Matthews’ family — and other victims of violent crime — 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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