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Willie Wright Jr.: Security Failure? Fatally Injured in Zion, IL Apartment Complex Shooting. (ArlingtonCardinal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Zion apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
One young man is dead after a shooting at a Zion, IL apartment complex Wednesday evening, Jan 10, 2024.
As reported by LakeMcHenryScanner.com, “[t]he Zion Police Department and Zion Fire & Rescue Department responded at 7:31 p.m. Wednesday to the 4200 block of Barberry Lane in Zion for reports of a man, later identified as [Willie] Wright [Jr.], who was fatally shot outside an apartment building.”
ArlingtonCardinal.com is reporting, “[p]olice discovered a male victim, age 20, with multiple gunshot wounds, and determined the scene was secure. Paramedics moved up to assess and treat the gunshot victim. The victim was transported with Advanced Life Support to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased in the emergency room.”
According to the report, “[t]he Lake County Coroner’s Office has released the identity…as 20-year-old Willie Wright Jr., of North Chicago.”
The investigation is ongoing.
IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? 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 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 complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the family of Willie Wright Jr. 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 Willie Wright Jr. retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
- 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.
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