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(WTVM News 9)

(WTVM News 9)

Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: Fatal Columbus Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to this fatal shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim’s family may have a claim for substantial compensation.

Local News

41-year-old Calvin Denson was reportedly shot and killed outside the Warren Williams apartment complex late Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016. According to WTVM News 9, Columbus Police responded to the shooting, on Wynnton Road, around 5:30pm. Authorities apparently discovered Mr. Denson “outside of Warren Williams apartments…with gunshot wounds.”

Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in the shooting, presumably leaving residents concerned for the safety of their families. It appears the complex has a history of violence; media reports indicate another shooting occurred in November 2012.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. Given the reported history of violence on property, The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those in the apartment complex parking lot and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
  • Were any additional security precautions implemented by the property owner, following reports of a previous shooting, to deter such crime?

By law, property owners in Georgia 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, the family of Calvin Denson may elect to seek justice and pursue a legal claim for his wrongful death.

Based upon its long, extensive, and successful experience in handling negligent security cases against property owners in the State of Georgia, 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.

We Fight for Victims of Property Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 706.494.2800. Consultations are free and confidential.

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(AJC)

Security Failure? Our Legal Take: Fatal Shooting at The Metropolitan, Atlanta

Local News

A shooting at The Metropolitan recording studios in Atlanta reportedly claimed the lives of two men Wednesday night, April 20, 2016.

The AJC reports, the shooting occurred shortly before 8:30pm at The Metropolitan Intown Business and Arts District, which “comprises several recording studios, offices and living spaces.”

A witness who was recording a CD inside the studio told media “he heard gun shots and saw two men running.” The witness apparently believed “another group of recording artists were having a listening party” at the time.

Police have not yet identified suspects or a motive.

Our Legal Take

Patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those in the recording studios where this senseless incident took place, and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as access-controlled entry, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place at the time of the shooting to protect patrons?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property and, if so, were any security precautions implemented by the property owner to deter such crime?

Generally, business owners and operators are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the owner or operator of the recording studios failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the families of the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for their wrongful deaths.

Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victims’ families retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.  Based upon its prior experience in handling security negligence claims in Georgia, 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.

We Fight for Victims of Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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