(WATE 6) Did a security failure contribute to this tragic Knoxville apartment shooting? Local News A Knoxville apartment shooting reportedly claimed the life of one man and left 21-year-old Jamus Woods and 25-year-old De’allante Twitty injured Saturday night, June 23, 2018. According to KNOX News, “officers responded about 9:30 p.m.…
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Can Victims of 24-Hour Diner Violence Seek Justice and Compensation?
(The Daily Meal) Gunfire erupted inside a Nashville Waffle House in April, claiming the lives of four people and leaving two others injured before a courageous customer was able to tackle the gunman. The tragedy has placed a spotlight on criminal activity at 24-hour diners across the country, leading The…
Lafayette Teen Injured in Willow Park Apartment Shooting. Can Victim Seek Justice, Compensation?
(KADN) Could this senseless shooting have been prevented, and are justice and compensation available to the young victim? Local News Gunfire erupted at the Willow Park Apartments in Lafayette Thursday afternoon, June 21, 2018, leaving a 17-year-old innocent bystander injured, according to KADN reports. Lafayette police told KATC the young victim…
Junior Catilus Killed in Miami Springs IHOP Shooting; Justice Available to Family?
(News 10) Could the tragic death of this young man have been prevented, and are justice and compensation available to his family? Local News A shooting outside a Miami Springs IHOP restaurant reportedly claimed the life of 25-year-old Junior Catilus Monday morning, June 18, 2018, per News 10 reports. Miami-Dade Police…
Hector Rodriguez Killed Heroically Attempting to Stop Windsor Park Apartment Shooting; Fatal Security Lapse?
(KPRC 2) Could this tragic Houston apartment shooting have been prevented? Hector Martin Rodriguez was reportedly shot and killed while heroically attempting to break up a fight outside his Windsor Park apartment home Thursday night, June 14, 2018, according to KPRC 2. Police told ABC 13 Mr. Rodriguez “heard an…
Apartment Safety and Security: Resident Rights and Owner Responsibility
Apartment owners have a responsibility to protect their residents from violent crime, sexual assault, and foreseeable harm. Unfortunately, owners all too often fail to implement and/or maintain critical security measures, leaving residents and their guests vulnerable. Proactive, Active and Reactive Security Apartment owners and property managers should employ a variety of security…
Gabriel Conde Killed, 4 Injured in Bradenton Bar Shooting; Justice Available to Family?
(FOX 13) Could this tragic Bradenton bar parking lot shooting have been prevented? Local News A shooting outside a Bradenton bar reportedly claimed the life of 39-year-old Gabriel Conde and left 4 others injured Sunday morning, June 10, 2018. According to FOX 13, an argument escalated into gunfire “in the…
Memphis Mom Elsa Velasquez Fights Off 3-Year-Old’s Attacker; Young Victim’s Avenue to Justice
(News 3) Could this unconscionable sexual assault have been prevented and is justice available to the young victim? Elsa Velasquez bravely fought off an alleged child predator at a Memphis apartment complex Thursday evening, June 7, 2018, rescuing her 3-year-old daughter. In a community all too often silenced through fear,…
Can Victims of Parking Garage Sexual Assault Seek Justice, Compensation?
(FOX 10) Parking garages present inherent security challenges as they frequently occupy a large space with low levels of activity and numerous hiding places for would-be attackers. A woman was sexually assaulted in the RSA Battle House Tower parking garage Tuesday, June 5, 2018, according to FOX 10 reports. Police told…
Marcus Mitchell Killed in Beaumont Apartment Shooting; Was This Tragedy Preventable?
(KFDM) Could this tragic Beaumont apartment shooting have been prevented? A shooting”at Cypress Bend Village apartments on the 1400 block of North Major Dr[ive]” reportedly claimed the life of 37-year-old Marcus Mitchell Thursday night, June 7, 2018, according to 12 News. Responding officers discovered Mr. Mitchell suffering from multiple gunshot…