Articles Tagged with Houston Apartment Shooting

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Did a security failure contribute to the death of this Houston man?

Local News

Gunfire erupted outside a west Houston apartment complex Saturday night, March 10, 2018, tragically claiming the life of one man.

The Houston Chronicle reports, “[t]he victim, his brother and a coworker were sitting in a vehicle outside the Windswept Gardens Apartments in the 6300 block of Windswept around 11:15 p.m. when a black truck pulled up behind them.” According to CW 39, two assailants jumped out of the truck, ordered the victim out of the vehicle and opened fire. He succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. Police have not yet identified the suspects or a motive.

Did negligent security contribute to this Houston apartment shooting? We represent individuals and families who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security. Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the victim’s family may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Texas, or call now for a free consultation with our legal team: 888.842.1616.

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 on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

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

Generally, property owners 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 managment failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, 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. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

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 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Security Failure? Our Legal Take: Fatal Urban Palms Apartment Shooting, Houston

Did negligent security contribute to the death of this young man? We represent individuals who have suffered a loss or sustained an injury as a consequence of negligent apartment security. Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim’s family may have a legal avenue for justice and claim for substantial compensation.

Local News

A shooting outside the Urban Palms Apartment Homes reportedly claimed the life of a young man Wednesday evening, October 26, 2016.

According to KPRC News 2, “[o]fficers responded around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a shooting at Urban Palms Apartment Homes at Town Park and Gessner and found a man’s body in the parking lot.” The victim, described in his 20s, was apparently a resident of the complex.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure within the community. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this tragic loss of life may have been prevented.

  • November 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    November 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    How did a gunman gain access to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, bright lighting, security patrols and surveillance cameras, were in place to deter crime at the time of the shooting?

  • Crime reports, from Spotcrime.com, reveal a number of recent assaults and robberies in the surrounding area. Have there been prior incidents of violence on property and, if so, were any additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to protect residents?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all residents and guests 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 to protect those on its premises, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for his wrongful death.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, 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. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

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 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: Child Injured in Fatal Houston Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting of four people? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims and their families may have a claim for compensation.

Local News

A shooting outside the Napoleon Square apartment complex swimming pool reportedly claimed the life of one man and left three others injured, including a toddler.

According to ABC 13 News, the shooting “took place after a fight broke out at the pool at the Napoleon Square Apartments in the 6000 block of Elm Street.” One man succumbed to fatal injuries “at the scene,” while a “a 21-year-old male, a 19-year-old female and a 3-year-old boy were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries,” KHOU News reports.

Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in the attack.

Media reports indicate another shooting occurred in the complex in December 2009. “[A] teenager was visiting friends when a man confronted him in the parking lot, then shot him several times,” ABC 30 reports.

Our Legal Take

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

  • How did the gunman gain access to the property? What security measures, such as gated entry, security patrols, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the apartment complex aware of any prior incidents of violence on or near the property?  If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter crime?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all residents and guests 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 to protect those on its premises, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for his wrongful death. Additionally, the other victims of this shooting may elect to pursue a legal claim for their injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, 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. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victims retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Recovered Millions for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

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 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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