Security Failure? Emmitt Hart Killed in Columbia, SC Apartment Complex Shooting.

Emmitt Hart Killed in Columbia, SC Apartment Complex Shooting.

Emmitt Hart Killed in Columbia, SC Apartment Complex Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Columbia apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

A 20-year-old man was reportedly shot at a Columbia, South Carolina apartment complex Saturday night, July 27, 2019.  

As reported by ABCnews4.com, the shooting happened “just before 10 p.m. Saturday at…Apartments at 7645 Garners Ferry Road.”

The victim was “pronounced dead at 10:36 p.m. at Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital,” according to the report.

CharlotteObserver.com is reporting, “Emmitt I. Hart was identified as the man who was killed.”

The investigation is ongoing.

This location has been in the news recently in reference to another incident of violence.  WACH.com reported on a homicide in this area in March 2019.

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 were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
  • What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect Emmitt Hart at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the 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, Emmitt Hart‘s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

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 Emmitt Hart‘s family retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

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