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Houston, TX Apartment Home Invasion Shooting Claims Life of One Man. (Chron.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the home invasion and shooting death at a Houston apartment and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
A man was shot and killed at a Houston, Texas apartment early Thursday morning, May 7, 2020.
As reported by Chron.com, “[t]he suspected gunman forced his way into the family’s apartment in the 15300 block of Ella Boulevard around 2 a.m….The man ordered two women and children who live inside the apartment to lock themselves into a room.”
KHOU.com is reporting, “[t]hat’s when the women heard gunfire outside of the room. One of them was able to call 911 for help.”
According to the report, “when [deputies] arrived, they found a male resident dead at the scene. The women and kids were not physically harmed.”
The investigation is ongoing.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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 is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this home invasion and shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
- 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 shootings?
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 owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the family of the deceased victim 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 family of the deceased victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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