The Legal Herald
(WMC News 5)
Security Failure? Our Legal Take: 1 Shot Outside Alcy Road Apartment Complex, Memphis
Did negligent security contribute to this apartment shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a claim for compensation.
Local News
One person was reportedly shot outside the Hillview Village Apartments Thursday, June 23, 2016.
According to WMC News 5, the victim “was shot in the Hillview Village Apartments on Alcy Road….just after 11:00 p.m. right near a SkyCop camera in the apartment complex.” The victim’s identity and condition have not been released.
Police have not yet identified a gunman, presumably leaving residents concerned for the safety of their families. Per various news reports, shootings apparently occurred at the same complex in May 2016, October 2015, and June 2014.
Our Legal Take
Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure within the community. Given the reported history of gun violence on property, The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
- How did the gunman gain access to the property? What security measures, such as gated entry, security patrols, bright lighting, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?
- Was the complex aware of any prior incidents of violence on or near the property? If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter crime?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all residents and guests legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for injuries.
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 the victim or his or her 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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