Georgia Legal Report
EJ Knight Apartments Shooting in Columbus, GA Leaves One Person Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Columbus apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
Gunfire rang out at a Columbus, Georgia apartment complex Thursday night, January 9, 2019, leaving one person injured.
As reported by WRBL.com, “[o]fficers responded to a shooting call in the EJ Knight Apartments in the 3800 block of Baker Plaza Drive.”
According to the report, “while they were on their way there, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white SUV traveling at a high rate of speed with the emergency flashers activated.”
WTVM.com is reporting, “[t]he victim of the shooting was inside of the vehicle. The victim was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional where he is listed in stable condition.”
The investigation is ongoing.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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 apartment 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 there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and, if so, were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
- What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
- Was the complex aware of any suspicious activity or suspicious people on property prior to the shooting?
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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for his 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 victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.
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