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Harbison Gardens Apartment Shooting

16-year-old injured in Columbia SC apartment complex shooting. (WIS 10)

Could this shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Security measures are under scrutiny following the shooting of a 16-year-old boy at a Columbia, SC apartment complex Wednesday night, January 30, 2019.

The Columbia Police Department says the shooting happened around 10 p.m. at “Harbison Gardens Apartments on the 400 block of Columbiana Drive…. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the lower body and taken to a hospital for a non-life threatening injury,” The State is reporting.

According to WIS 10, investigators are reviewing surveillance video from the area and continue to seek additional information regarding the incident.

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.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, visible surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Dionisio 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 management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his 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 victim 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.

The 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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Could this senseless Columbia apartment shooting have been prevented?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at the “Lake Shore Village Apartments” on Garners Ferry Road Monday morning, April 30, 2018, per WBTV reports. Responding officers discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with “serious injuries.”

Police are apparently still searching for suspects, leaving neighbors shaken. One resident voiced concerns with WISTV 10, “I don’t want to walk out my front door and get shot.”

Did negligent security contribute to this senseless Columbia 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 may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in South Carolina, 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 shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain entry to the complex? What security measures, such as gated-entry, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect residents 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 may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his 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 victim 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.

The 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: Teen Shot at Columbia Apartment Pool Party

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting of this teenage victim? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the young victim’s family may have a claim for compensation.

Local News

A 16-year-old was reportedly shot and injured during a late night pool party at the St. Andrews Commons apartment complex in Columbia Friday, June 3, 2016.

According to WIS 5 News, police responded to “the St. Andrews Commons Apartments at about 1:30 a.m. for a report of a fight at a party in the pool area.” The State reports, responding officers “discovered a fight in progress at the pool area and multiple gunshots had been fired near the front of the complex.”

A teenage victim was reportedly transported from the scene to Palmetto Health Richland with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive.

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 unconscionable attack may have been prevented.

  • How did the assailant gain entry to the property? Was apartment security and management aware of a pool party and, if so, was a guest screening process implemented? What security measures, such as gated entry, security patrols, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect residents at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the complex aware of any prior incidents of violence on or near 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 young victim, or possibly the victim’s family, may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for 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 victim 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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