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Security Failure? Our Legal Take: Man Shot, Injured in Gainesville Apartment Robbery

Did negligent security contribute to this horrific apartment home robbery-shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for compensation.

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Marquez Cantrell was reportedly shot in the eye during an apartment robbery at the Harrison Square Apartments in Gainesville Saturday, October 29, 2016.

According to The Gainesville Times, the shooting occurred “around 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison Square Apartments on Athens Street.” Mr. Cantrell’s guardian, Ruby Moore, reportedly told media he was shot in the eye during the violent robbery and will need to undergo surgery for a prosthetic eye.

Police have allegedly made three arrests in connection with the robbery-shooting.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those at the apartment complex and whether this horrific shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunmen gain entry to the apartment complex? What security measures, such as gated-entry, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place and working at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the apartment complex aware of any prior criminal activity on or near the property?  If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter crime?

By law, property owners in Georgia are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.  Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security, Mr. Cantrell may elect to seek justice and pursue a legal claim for his injuries.

Based upon its long, extensive, and successful experience in handling negligent security cases against property owners in the State of Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed.

We Fight for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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ApartmentCrimeParking Garage Robbery: Grave Warning for Atlanta Apartment Owners and Residents

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A woman was reportedly robbed and carjacked at gunpoint outside of her Buckhead apartment home Thursday, October 20, 2016.

According to The Buckhead Patch, the victim pulled into a parking space on the third level of her apartment garage shortly after midnight Thursday morning. A vehicle with four armed men apparently pulled up next to her.

“[T]he men stole her purse, wallet and jewelry, and drove off with her car,” The Buckhead Patch reports.

Thankfully, it appears the victim was physically unharmed during the robbery. However, the frightening ordeal serves as a grave warning to Atlanta-area apartment residents and apartment complex owners.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those at the apartment complex and whether this incident may have been prevented.

  • How did the vehicle and gunmen gain entry to the property?
  • What security measures and access-controls, such as gated-entry, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place and working at the time of the armed robbery?

The potentially fatal incident is an opportunity for all Atlanta-area apartment complexes to review security measures and to liaise with their local police departments to protect residents and deter crime.

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Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: 2 Injured in Atlanta Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to this double shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the if the victims may have a legal avenue for justice and a claim for compensation.

Local News

Two men were reportedly shot and injured at the Cascade Glen Apartments Wednesday night, June 29, 2016.

The AJC reports, “[t]he shooting happened at the Cascade Glen Apartments on Campbellton Road in Atlanta….” Two victims suffered gunshot wounds during the attack and, per the AJC report, “both [were] taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.”

Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • June 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    June 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    How did the gunman gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?

  • June 2016 crime reports from Spotcrime.com reveal a number of assaults and burglaries in the surrounding area. Was the apartment complex aware of any prior criminal activity on or near the property?  If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter crime?

By law, property owners in Georgia are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.  Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security, the victims may elect to seek justice and pursue a legal claim for their injuries.

Based upon its long, extensive, and successful experience in handling negligent security cases against property owners in the State of Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed.

We Fight for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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