The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being struck by a stray bullet outside a nightclub.
The applicant sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg, resulting in physical and emotional trauma.
The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.
The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for medical and travel expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.