The Legal Herald Logo
Legal Analysis By Attorneys
Breaking Legal News

Sanford, FL - Shooting at Seminole High School Leaves One Student Injured

Sanford, FL - Shooting at Seminole High School Leaves One Student Injured
Published: January 21, 2022
By: Darla Medina
Last Updated on January 21, 2022

High School Shooting Leaves One Injured

WFTV has reported that a shooting occurred at Seminole High School located at 2701 Ridgewood Ave, Sanford, FL 32773. 

On January 19, 2022, moments before noon, the high school's resource officer was notified of a possible weapon on the school campus. Minutes later, gunshots could be heard from one of the buildings. Another resource officer found one victim that had suffered three gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but is said to be in stable condition. 

Officers were able to identify the suspect, who has been taken into custody. The suspect is facing the following charges:

  • Attempted Homicide Murder First Degree Premeditated,
  • Possession of a Weapon Firearm on School Property
  • Firing a Weapon or Firearm Discharge on School Property
  • Disturbing the Peace and Interfering with School Administration Functions
Michael Haggard Florida Lawyer
Hello, I’m attorney Michael Haggard. I am licensed to practice law in Florida. If you or a loved one needs legal assistance, I’d be happy to speak with you. Call me on the number below. It costs nothing, and it would be my honor to help you.
(888) 997-3792

Legal Recourse for School Shooting Victims

Attorney contributor Michael Haggard represents victims of school shootings in civil lawsuits. Recently Michael discussed the legal options available to victims of high school shootings. He highlighted when victims could sue for being shot on a high school campus

"Educational facilities, such as high schools, have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe campus for their students. This includes regular school hours and after-school functions, like sporting events. Schools can offer a level of protection and reduce preventable crime through a series of measures. These can include monitoring all entry and exit ways, patrolling resource officers, conducting bag checks, or using metal detectors. When a school fails to put the safety of their students first, they can be considered negligent."

"In the event of a school shooting, victims and their families should look into the school's safety plan to determine if they did everything to prevent the crime. If the school knew there were ongoing criminal activity issues, whether on the campus or in the area, they would be responsible for improving their safety precautions. Failure to do this could make them liable."

"By filing a private civil lawsuit, victims and their families can help get much-needed financial compensation. School shooting victims and their families should discuss their legal options with an experienced school shooting victim lawyer."

Sources:

WFTV

Got A Tip Or Questions 
About A Story?
Call Us!
The Legal Herald
888-997-3792
About the Author
Darla Medina
About Darla Medina
Editor: Darla is a content writer with a focus on the legal field. She covers cases of sexual abuse, drunk driving, and preventable violent crime for the Legal Herald. Contact Darla: darla@eaglepeakmarketing.com This article was fact checked prior to publishing by this author to ensure compliance with our rigorous editorial standards. We will only use authoritative sources. Our values compel us to provide only trustworthy information. If you find an error, please contact us.
Read some recent posts
Find A Local Lawyer

  • Details
  • Incident
Want To Contribute Breaking News? 
Contact Us Today
Legal Herald Logoinfo@legalherald.com
10355 Kensington Shore Dr. #102
Orlando, FL 32827
Call: (888) 997-3792
© 2020 The Legal Herald, a division of Eagle Peak Marketing, LLC. All rights reserved.

We would like our readers to know that the information in this story may be sourced from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will correct them if and when they are brought to our attention or we discover them through our editing process. If you have any concerns about this post, please contact us immediately and we will rectify issues. DISCLAIMER: The material contained in this post is for general informational purposes. It is not intended to constitute or express legal or medical advice. Any laws referenced herein are substantially based on general legal principles and may not be applicable to your particular situation. Laws can often be different from one jurisdiction to the next. The Legal Herald is not a law firm. Law firms and lawyers from around the country may apply to become a sponsor or contributor to The Legal Herald.
SitemapMedia RoomDisclaimer / Terms Of Service & Privacy Policy