(News 4/Google Earth) Could the senseless loss of this young mother have been prevented? Security measures are in question after a Summerville restaurant shooting claimed the life of, 25-year-old mother-of-two, Cassandra Smalls Thursday night, May 17, 2018. According to 5 News, gunfire broke out “in the parking lot of the…
College campuses often create a false sense of security for the students who live there. Potentially thousands of students on campus make it nearly impossible for residents to control access to their dormitories or identify an intruder. Additionally, sprawling grounds, buildings and landscaping can provide hiding places for would-be predators.…
(ABC 8) Could this senseless Richmond convenience store shooting have been prevented? Police are allegedly searching for two suspects after a man was shot and critically injured outside a Richmond 7-Eleven April 19, 2018. According to WTVR 6, “a man was shot in the face in the parking lot of…
(AZ Family) Did a security failure contribute to this senseless loss of life? A Phoenix hotel shooting reportedly claimed the life of 23-year-old Susana Villa Gomez Thursday night, May 10, 2018. According to AZ Family, officers responded to gunfire at a hotel “on 49th Avenue and McDowell Road,” shortly before…
(NBC 4) Could this tragic loss of life have been prevented? Security measures are in question after a Columbus apartment shooting claimed the life of 41-year-old Muhammed Dukureh Tunkara Wednesday night, May 9, 2018. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Mr. Tunkara “was discovered by officers shortly after 10:45 p.m. lying…
(Dayton Daily News) Did a security failure contribute to this tragic Whitmore Arms apartment shooting? Gunfire broke out at the Whitmore Arms apartment complex in Dayton Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2018, claiming the life of 27-year-old Tyree Mitchell. According to WHIO 7, Mr. Mitchell was discovered “in the parking lot…
(FOX 13) Did a security failure contribute to this Memphis apartment shooting? A pregnant woman was reportedly shot and injured inside her home at the Legacy at the Parkway apartment complex in Memphis Thursday, April 26, 2018. According to FOX 13, the violent home invasion occurred around 6:00 a.m. at…
(CBS Miami) Hundreds of Miami Northwestern High School students held a peaceful walkout to protest gun violence following a Liberty City apartment shooting, which claimed the lives of two of their classmates and left two others injured. According to CBS Miami, “The students are angry and upset about continuing gun…
(Las Vegas Sun) Did a security failure contribute to the shooting of a mother and her 10-year-old daughter? A gun fight outside a Las Vegas shopping center reportedly left three innocent bystanders injured Tuesday, May 8, 2018, including a 10-year-old girl and her mother. According to FOX 5 Vegas, three…
Gym parking facilities present inherent security challenges as they often operate during dark, early morning and late night hours. Further, gym parking facilities frequently occupy a large space with low levels of activity and numerous hiding places for would-be attackers. While gym and parking facility owners are required by law…