(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…
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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…
Adnes Bronson, 19, Killed in Pine Hills Gas Station Shooting; Compensation and Justice Available to Family?
(WESH 2) Could the tragic loss of this young man have been prevented, and is compensation and justice available? Local News Gunfire broke out at a Pine Hills gas station Wednesday morning, June 6, 2018, claiming the life of 19-year-old Adnes Bronson. According to WESH 2, Mr. Bronson “was at the…
Can Victims of Uber and Lyft Assaults Seek Justice, Compensation?
(CNN Analysis) A June 2018 CNN investigation alleges, “[r]ideshare companies Uber and Lyft have approved thousands of people who should have been disqualified because of criminal records.” The rideshare apps’ driver screening processes have been under scrutiny since an April 2018 CNN investigation, revealed there are “at least 103 Uber drivers…
Tyrone Mitchell Killed, 1 Injured in Tulsa Bar Shooting; Was This Tragedy Preventable?
(Tulsa World) Could the tragic loss of this Tulsa father have been prevented? Local News A shooting outside a bar in Tulsa reportedly claimed the life of 49-year-old Tyrone Mitchell and left another man injured Sunday evening, June 3, 2018. According to ABC 8, Mr. Mitchell and another man were…