Articles Tagged with Jacksonville Apartment Shooting

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(First Coast News)

Could this Jacksonville apartment shooting have been prevented?

Local News

A man was reportedly hospitalized following a shooting outside The Vue at Baymeadows apartment complex early Friday morning, June 30, 2017.

According to First Coast News, gunfire erupted “in the parking lot of The Vue at Baymeadows apartments located in the 8300 block of Freedom Crossing Trail.” A male victim was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the “lower torso.” His current condition has not been released.

Did negligent security contribute to this Jacksonville apartment shooting? We represent individuals and families who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security. Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the victim may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Florida, or call now for a free consultation with our legal team: 888.842.1616.

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 on the property and whether this unconscionable shooting may have been prevented.

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    June 2017 Crime Map (JSO/Crimemapping.com)

    Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reports reveal a number of recent crimes in the surrounding area. Were any additional security measures, such as gated-entry and security patrols, implemented by the apartment complex owner, following reports of local criminal activity?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all patrons 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 legal claims for his 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 retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained 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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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: 7 Injured in Jacksonville Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to this horrific shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims may have a legal avenue for justice and a claim for compensation.

Local News

The Jacksonville community is calling for answers and an end to violence after seven people were reportedly shot and injured outside the Eureka Gardens apartment complex Monday morning, August 8, 2016.

According to News 4 JAX, “[a]fter seven people were injured, two critically, when three gunmen opened fire on a group of people at Eureka Gardens early Monday, city leaders and national lawmakers demanded more be done to protect residents at the federally subsidized housing complex.”

Local leaders apparently met with residents, police and the “roving” security team charged with overseeing Eureka Gardens and Washington Heights to discuss resident safety. The security company apparently told News 4, “at the time of the shooting, its patrols were on duty at Washington Heights.”

Pastor Mark L. Griffin reportedly challenged “the owner of Eureka Gardens, to hire 24-hour security,” urging “roaming patrols are not enough.”

Although community crime has reportedly been cut drastically over the last two years, “Eureka Gardens was once one of the most dangerous apartments in Jacksonville,” per News 4 reports.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure within the community. Given the history of violence on property, as reported by News 4, The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this unconscionable attack may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as gated-entry, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect residents at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the apartment complex owner or management aware of prior crime on or near property? If so, were any additional security measures implemented 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 victims may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for their 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 victims retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained 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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Was Security Sufficient? Our Legal Take: Man Shot, Robbed at Savannah Springs Apartments

Local News

A 22-year-old man was reportedly shot, beaten and robbed at the Savannah Springs Apartments in Jacksonville Friday afternoon, August 14, 2015.

According to The Florida Times Union, “three men approached the victim about 4:30 p.m. in a hallway in the back of the Savannah Springs apartment complex at 6945 Morse Ave.”  The “22-year-old man was shot in the stomach, then beaten and robbed by three men.” Per media reports, the victim attempted to run away, but the suspects chased him across the apartment complex parking lot.   After committing the crime, the suspects apparently fled the scene in a small gray vehicle.  The victim was transported to the hospital for emergency care, and his current condition has not been released.

Our Legal Take

This is apparently not the first incidence of violence on property. Jacksonville.com reports that a shooting occured in the apartment complex parking lot in May 2015. As police continue to search for suspects, and in light of the prior reports of gunfire, The Murray Law Firm is questioning whether a potential apartment security lapse may hold some responsibility in this shooting.

  • How did the assailants gain entry to the apartment complex? What property access-controls and parking lot security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, security patrols, bright lighting, and surveillance cameras, were in place to deter crime at the time of the shooting?
  • How many prior incidents of violence have occurred on or near the property?
  • What increased security precautions, if any, have been implemented by the apartment complex owner and management to protect residents and guests?

By law, apartment 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 or the victim’s family may elect to pursue a legal claim for his injuries. Under such a claim, the victim or his family may be entitled to substantial compensation.

Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.  Based upon its prior experience in handling apartment security negligence claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a through, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in representing victims of gun violence and apartment security negligence.  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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