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St. Louis, MO Apartment Complex Shooting Claims Life of One Man.

St. Louis, MO Apartment Complex Shooting Claims Life of One Man. (MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a St. Louis 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 man lost his life after a shooting at a St. Louis, MO apartment complex Monday evening, September 28, 2020.

As reported by KMOV.com, “officers responded to the 11100 block of Suntree Drive around 7:30 p.m.”

According to the report, “[officers] found a man, believed to be in his mid-20s, dead in a courtyard of the complex. The victim suffered at least one gunshot wound.”

The investigation is ongoing, one man was detained for questioning.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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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:

  • What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
  • 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, the deceased victim’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 the deceased victim’s family retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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Hillvale Apartments St. Louis Apartment Complex Shooting.

Pregnant Woman, 2 Teens Injured in St. Louis Apartment Complex Shooting. (STLtoday.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this shooting at a St. Louis apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims?

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI NEWS

Gunfire erupted at a St. Louis apartment complex Thursday afternoon, February 21, 2019, injuring a pregnant woman and two teens.  According to STLtoday.com, “gunfight broke out about 12:45 p.m. in the 5800 block of Selber Court on the western edge of the city.”  The news story reports “The 16-year-old was grazed in the leg, while the 13-year-old was grazed in the head. The [pregnant] woman, 31, was shot in the arm.”  Allegedly this shooting is not a first for this apartment complex.  According to Fox2now.com, “[the] woman grazed by afternoon gunfire…says it’s the second time she’s been grazed by a bullet at the Hillvale Apartments.”  According to the report, the woman, who wanted her identity to remain private, said “This is dangerous…It’s always happening.”

A suspect has yet to be identified.

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 at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on property?
  • If prior incidents of violence have occurred, what did the property owner do to address those prior incidents?
  • How were the suspects able to gain access on to the property?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, gated-entry, fencing, monitored surveillance cameras, and visible security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims 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 failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims 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.

OUR RESULTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record 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.

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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