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Cornelius Fields Killed in Jackson Apartment Complex Shooting. (WBBJtv.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death at a Jackson apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the family of Cornelius Fields?
JACKSON NEWS
Gunfire erupted at a Jackson, Tennessee apartment complex Monday night, April 15, 2019, leaving one man dead. According to WBBJtv.com, “officers responded to a report of shots fired, indicated by Shot Spotter, around 11:45 p.m. at 33 Carver Ave.” The news story reports, “36-year-old Cornelius Fields, of Jackson, was found near the C building with multiple gunshot wounds. Fields was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.” Due to an uptick in shots fired reports and gang violence in the area, Jackson police will be adding additional resources, the media outlet reports.
Jacksonsun.com has reported on prior crime in this area in the past.
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 the property?
- If any prior incidents of violence did occur, did the property owner make any security changes?
- What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, monitored surveillance cameras, and visible security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Fields and others 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 family of Cornelius Fields may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.
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 family of Cornelius Fields retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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