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Brandon Baines Killed in Memphis Apartment Complex Shooting. (Fox13Memphis.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Memphis apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Baines’ family?
LOCAL NEWS
Gunfire erupted at a Memphis, Tennessee apartment complex Saturday night, April 6, 2019, leaving one man dead. According to Fox13Memphis.com, “[t]he shooting happened around 8 p.m. Saturday in the 5700 block of Deerfield at the Deerfield Apartments.” The news story reports that “[f]amily identified the victim as Brandon Baines…Baines was found at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He later died.” In a subsequent Fox13Memphis.com news story, it is reported that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
- What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Baines at the time of the shooting?
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property?
- How was the suspect able to gain access to the property?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Mr. Baines’ family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that Mr. Baines’ family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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