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Lauderhill Point Apartment Homes Shooting in Lauderhill, FL Leaves Teen Boy Injured. (WSVN.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Lauderhill 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
A teen boy was found shot at a Lauderhill, FL apartment complex Thursday night, September 2, 2021.
As reported by WSVN.com, “Lauderhill Police officers were dispatched to Lauderhill Point Apartment Homes, located along the 3100 block of Northwest 19th Street, just after 8:30 p.m., Thursday.”
According to the report, “[a] 15-year-old was standing in the parking lot when gunfire erupted, striking him several times.”
Local10.com is reporting, “[t]he teenager’s condition was serious and he is getting treatment at the Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.”
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, the victim 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 the victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.
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