(News 4: January 2018 Lebanon Knights Hookah Bar Shooting) Hookah lounges are often targeted for criminal activity given late hours of operation, typically low levels of lighting, and (frequently) impaired patrons. A rash of at least nine, apparently unrelated Nashville hookah lounge shootings over the past year have raised grave…
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JoColby Malcolm Killed in Apartment Shooting; Was This Tragedy Preventable?
(Action News JAX) Did a security failure contribute to this tragic loss and are justice and compensation available to the Mr. Malcolm’s family? Local News 22-year-old JoColby Malcolm was shot and killed outside the “Morningside Apartments at 2401 Jammes Road” Sunday, September 2, 2018, according to Action News JAX. Police told The…
Mother of Shopping Center Shooting Victim Calls for Parking Lot Surveillance Cameras
(News 4) Mall and shopping center parking facilities present inherent security challenges as they frequently occupy a large space with low levels of activity and numerous hiding places for would-be attackers. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the shopping center owner to protect patrons and deter crime. However, all too…
Darrell Ray Wolfe Killed Outside Winston-Salem Hotel; Fatal Security Lapse?
(Winston-Salem Journal) Did a security failure contribute to this tragic Winston-Salem hotel assault and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Wolfe’s family? Local News 50-year-old Darrell Ray Wolfe was reportedly killed in a violent attack “outside Traveler’s Inn at 5906 University Parkway shortly after 1 a.m. Friday,” September 7, 2018, according…
Jimmy Jordan, Beloved Coach, Injured in Houston Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting; Security Failure?
(KPRC 2) Did a security failure contribute to this senseless shooting and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Jordan? Local News Gunfire erupted outside a “Tex-Mex Restaurant in the 11100 block of Bentley Street” Monday, September 3, 2018, injuring well-known youth coach Jimmy Jordan, according to KPRC 2. Police told KHOU…
Fatal Security Lapse? Cornelius Man Killed in Admirals Quarters Shooting
(WBTV 3) Did a security failure contribute to this Cornelius apartment shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Local News A man was shot and killed “outside of a unit at…condominiums on Nautical Drive” Tuesday morning, September 4, 2018, according to WSOCTV 9. Police are still searching for…
Man Shot, Robbed Outside Fort Lauderdale Gas Station; Security Failure?
(Sun-Sentinel) Did a security failure contribute to this senseless Fort Lauderdale gas station shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Local News A man was shot during an attempted robbery “at the Marathon gas station at 3090 W. Sunrise Blvd.,” Thursday morning, August 23, 2018, according to the Sun-Sentinel.…
William Jacques Jr. Injured in Tallahassee Apartment Shooting; Security Lapse?
(WTXL) Did a security failure contribute to this Tallahassee apartment shooting and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Jacques? Local News Gunfire erupted at a Tallahassee apartment complex Friday afternoon, August 24, 2018, leaving 22-year-old William Jacques Jr. critically injured. According to WTXL, the shooting occurred at an apartment complex “”on West…
Memphis Apartment Complex ‘Plagued with Violence’; Can Victims Seek Justice, Compensation?
(WREG 3) Memphis 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. On August 21, WREG 3 reports, “gunfire erupted at…Apartments off Alcy, injuring six…
3 Injured in Chicasaw Place Apartment Shooting; Can Victims Seek Justice, Compensation?
(WMC Action News 5) Could this senseless Memphis apartment shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Local News Three people were reportedly injured when gunfire erupted outside the “Chickasaw Place Apartments off Mimosa Avenue,” Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2018, according to WMC Action News 5. “Two…