Negligent Security? Marcelles Williams, Jr., 16, and 18-Year-Olds Jahyron Willis and Tyshun Williams Shot and Killed at West Club Apartments in Macon, GA
Three teenagers were killed, and a fourth is in critical condition after a shooting at West Club Apartments located at 159 Steven Dr. in Bibb County, Georgia. The shooting happened overnight on Tuesday, December 6. Police are still investigating what led to this tragic shooting.
The West Club Apartments have a 3.4/5 rating on Google Reviews, and many of the reviews suggest that this is not the first time there has been a violent crime at this apartment.
Investigation and Questions
Because details are so limited, many important questions remain about this incident. As they pertain to a civil case, the victims might have important questions, and areas of investigation might include:
- Who was the intended target of this shooting, if any?
- Did the shooter have a significant criminal history?
- Was the shooter a tenant or a known person at this apartment complex?
- Did any of the victims know the shooter?
- What security measures were in place at the Apartment Complex?
- Where, precisely, were shots fired from?
- What is the history of crime at the Park at Leeds Apartment Complex?
These questions can help paint a clearer picture of why this incident occurred and whether it should have been prevented. As gun violence continues to be a problem in this apartment complex, answers and understanding can help prevent future gun violence in the community.
How to Prevent Violence and Crime at Apartment Complexes?
Legal contributor Attorney Danny Dalton, an experienced wrongful death lawyer, has represented many families of those killed or injured by the actions or negligence of others. Mr. Dalton offered the following commentary on this situation:
“Owners and property managers can and should take reasonable steps to help prevent violence on their properties – for example, adequate lighting, controlled-access gates, fences, courtesy officers, security patrols, off-duty officers, trespass lists, and cameras can all help to deter crime. It is also important for property owners to request and monitor crime data to get a better idea of what is happening at and around the property so that they can evaluate what security measures are necessary. Owners and managers should request for the 9-1-1 calls for service logs, crime grids, and actual police reports. You can’t prevent all crime, but property owners should certainly take steps to discourage it from occurring on the property and risking tenants.”
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