Jacob Von Gunden Identified as Victim in Fatal Las Vegas Apartment Robbery/Shooting. (KTNV.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Las Vegas apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
Update: WIVB.com identified the victim in the shooting as “Marine Corps Veteran Jacob Von Gunden.”
One man was injured after a shooting at a Las Vegas, Nevada apartment complex early Thursday morning, December 24, 2020.
As reported by Fox5Vegas.com, “the shooting took place around 4:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of Mountain Vista, just north of Russell Road.”
KTNV.com is reporting, “a man in his 20s arrived home at around 4:30 a.m. Thursday and was approached by 2 men, also in their 20s, before he got out of his car.”
According to the report, “[a]t some point, one of the men opened fire and the man in the car…was struck multiple times.”
The victim was able to drive away and call police. The victim was taken to University Medical Center in “extremely critical” condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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 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 the victim 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 complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, Jacob Von Gunden may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for his injuries.
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 Jacob Von Gunden retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.
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