Dwight Hartage, 46, Killed at Clayton County Apartment Complex (Fox5Atlanta.com)
Could this tragic shooting death have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Dwight Hartage’s family?
Local News
Security measures are under scrutiny following the shooting death of Dwight Hartage at a Clayton County apartment complex, Monday Morning, February 4, 2019. Per AJC.com “Dwight Hartage, 46, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds…in the 600 block of Briar Hill Court in unincorporated Riverdale, Clayton County…within the Pine Estates apartment complex.”
According to Fox5Atlanta.com, neighbors at the Pine Estates Apartments say “the victim was a hard-working Iraqi War veteran who moved into the apartments about a year ago.” One Neighbor told Fox5Atlanta.com, “I heard four or five gunshots. I looked out my door and I see a guy pacing back and forth…[h]e came back over here and I see gunfire come out of the barrel. Two more shots. The guy shot him again twice.”
No one has been identified as the shooter but. according the AJC.com report, authorities say “[a] black-colored sedan seen leaving the area around the time of the homicide is believed to be connected to the incident.”
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.
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
- What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, visible surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Hartage 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 or management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Mr. Hartage’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death..
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 retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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