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Did a security failure contribute to this Jacksonville apartment shooting and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Grave’s family?
Local News
49-year-old Harry Junior Graves was shot and killed “at the Heritage on the River Apartments at 4375 Confederate Point Road,” Friday afternoon, August 3, 2018, according to The Florida Times Union. Police are apparently still searching for a suspect and motive.
A neighbor told News 4 JAX “the crime scene…was an all-too-familiar sight.” A Jacksonville “Sheriff’s Office crime map shows in the last three months, there have been more than 40 crimes reported within a mile of the apartment complex.”
Did negligent security contribute to this senseless loss of life? We represent individuals and families who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security. Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Mr. Grave’s family may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Florida, or call now for a free consultation with our legal team: 888.842.1616.
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 on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
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What additional security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were implemented following media reports of recent criminal activity in the surrounding area?
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 or management company failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the family of Harry Junior Graves may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims 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 victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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