Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman Tragically Killed in Atlanta, GA Apartment Complex Shooting. Justice for Family? (11Alive.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting deaths at an Atlanta apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims families? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Two teen boys are dead and another injured after a shooting at an Atlanta, GA apartment complex early Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024.  

As reported by Fox5Atlanta.com, “[a]t around 12:40 a.m., police responded to a call from an apartment complex on Sparks Street SW near Peeples Street SW in the Oakland City neighborhood.”

According to the report, “[u]pon arrival, officers found one 13-year-old boy dead at the scene. The other 13-year-old and an 11-year-old were rushed to the hospital, where the second 13-year-old succumbed to his injuries. The 11-year-old is currently stable.”

11Alive.com is reporting, “[p]olice identified the victims as best friends JaKody Davis and Lamon Freeman, both 13 years old. The boys were shot along with Davis’ 12-year-old brother, DJ, who is currently recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta. DJ is expected to pull through.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the complex is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented.  The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

• Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
• Were any security personnel at the property?
• Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
• What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 
• Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
• Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the families of Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, the other victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman and any injured victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $250 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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