Justice Available? Raysean Barnes Milwaukee Shooting.

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Raysean Barnes.

Innocent Bystander Raysean Barnes Killed at Milwaukee, WI Flag Football Game. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Milwaukee, WI – Gunfire rang out at flag football game for fourth graders Saturday, October 12, 2024, leaving one man dead.

As reported by TMJ4.com, “Raysean Barnes was attending a flag football game at MPS South Stadium with family friends. During the game, Barnes got up from the bleachers to grab a bottle of water from a car. When he was walking over, [the suspect] and a group of men began to fight.”

WISN.com is reporting, “Barnes was walking behind the two when prosecutors say [the suspect] pulled out a gun and pointed it at Barnes, who was not involved in the fight.”

According to the report, “video shows the Defendant point the firearm at the victim, who at that moment appears to have both of his hands raised, palms forward in what appears to be a surrender position…The victim then falls suddenly, face first to the ground, consistent with having been shot.”

JSonline.com is reporting, “Barnes’ cause of death was determined by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office to be a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Legal Options Available to Raysean Barnes’ Family.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Stadium and park patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented.

The following list of questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Raysean Barnes 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 family of Raysean Barnes retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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