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Roy Bausby, Gabriel Freeman Fatally Injured in Kansas City, MO Apartment Complex Shooting. (KCTV5.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting deaths at a Kansas City apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims families?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

 A man and a woman are dead after a shooting at a Kansas City, MO apartment complex late Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020.  

As reported by KCTV5.com, “[o]fficers were call just before 11 a.m. to…apartments at 93rd Street and Bales Avenue on a reported shooting. When they arrived on scene they found a man and woman shot dead outside of an apartment.”

According to the report, “there was some type of verbal and physical altercation just before the shooting. People in the area reported hearing 15-20 shots.”

KMBC.com is reporting, “[o]n Thursday, police identified the male victim as Roy Bausby, 21, and the female victim as Gabriel Freeman, 20.”

The investigation is ongoing.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the apartment complex 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 there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 

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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the families of Roy Bausby and Gabriel Freeman may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. 

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 families of Roy Bausby and Gabriel Freeman retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. 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.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Canyon Creek Apartments Shooting in Kansas City, MO Fatally Injures Two People. (KCTV5.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting deaths at a Kansas City apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims families?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

 A man and a woman are dead after a shooting at a Kansas City, MO apartment complex late Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020.  

As reported by KCTV5.com, “[o]fficers were call just before 11 a.m. to the Canyon Creek apartments at 93rd Street and Bales Avenue on a reported shooting. When they arrived on scene they found a man and woman shot dead outside of an apartment.”

According to the report, “there was some type of verbal and physical altercation just before the shooting. People in the area reported hearing 15-20 shots.”

The investigation is ongoing.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the apartment complex 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 there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 

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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the families of the deceased victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. 

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 families of the deceased victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. 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.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Seattle, WA Apartment Fire Leaves One Woman Critically Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the injuries from this apartment fire have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

A fire reported at a Seattle,WA apartment building Sunday evening, December 13, 2020, leaving one woman injured.

As reported by KOMOnews.com, “[f]irefighters were called to the 5200 block of Rainier Avenue South just before 8 p.m. for a report of a fire in a fourth-floor unit.”

According to the report, “[t]hey found a woman had been injured and rushed her to Harborview Medical Center where she was listed in critical condition”

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Our Legal Take

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of fire safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

• What fire safety measures, such as working smoke detectors, fire sprinklers and emergency exits, were in place and working at the time of the fire?
• When was the last fire inspection performed on the property?
• Were any safety measures required to be added after any previous fire inspections?

As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the property owner or management failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect residents and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence.  Should the complex be found at fault, the victim may elect to hold the owner or management company civilly liable for their injuries and suffering. Financial recovery for such a claim could be substantial.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often more concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the victim retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the victim’s best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If anyone has information to share, or if anyone is seeking information regarding this incident, please contact us at 888.842.1616.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a fire victim at an unsafe property.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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