Antonio Smith: Justice for Family? Fatally Injured in Cincinnati, OH Motel Shooting; Two Others Injured.

Did negligent security contribute to this hotel shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and injured victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

A man is dead and two other people were injured after a shooting at a Cincinnati, OH hotel Monday night, May 15, 2023.

As reported by WCPO.com, “Cincinnati police said a man was shot several times outside [a hotel] on Central Parkway just before 11 p.m. Monday.”

Cincinnati.com is reporting, “[t]he victim underwent surgery as soon as he was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.”

According to Fox19.com, “[t]he man was pronounced dead at UC Medical Center. Police say two additional victims showed up on their own at the hospital.”

WLWT.com is reporting, “[t]he Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Antonio Smith.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the motel is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented.  The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

• Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
• Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
• Were any security personnel at the property?
• Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
• What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 
• Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the hotel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and visitors, the family of Antonio Smith may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Antonio Smith and any injured victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $125 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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