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Delray Beach Apartment Complex Sued After Shooting
Resident alleges negligent security led to his being shot at Village Square apartments
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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A Palm Beach County man is suing the Delray Beach Housing Authority, multiple property management entities, and a security company, alleging negligent security after he was shot at the Village Square apartments in Delray Beach in 2025. The complaint claims the property was in a high-crime area and had a history of violent incidents, but the defendants failed to provide adequate security measures to protect tenants and visitors.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal concept of "premises liability," where property owners and managers can be held responsible for failing to take reasonable steps to protect people on their premises from foreseeable criminal acts. It raises questions about the duty of care owed by apartment complexes, especially in high-crime areas, to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
The details
According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred on February 14, 2025, when the plaintiff, Derrick Craig, was a lawful visitor at the Village Square apartments in Delray Beach. The complaint alleges that Craig was shot and sustained serious injuries due to the defendants' failure to provide adequate security, including not having working surveillance cameras, insufficient patrols, and not implementing proper security policies and procedures. The defendants named in the lawsuit include the Delray Beach Housing Authority, various property management companies, and the security firm Liege Security, LLC.
- The alleged shooting incident occurred on February 14, 2025.
- The lawsuit was filed on February 6, 2026.
The players
Derrick Craig
A Palm Beach County man who is suing the Delray Beach Housing Authority and other entities after he was allegedly shot at the Village Square apartments in 2025.
Delray Beach Housing Authority
The government agency that owns the Village Square apartments where the alleged shooting took place.
Sunridge Management Group, Inc.
A property management company named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Village Square Family, Ltd.
The entity that owns the Village Square apartments where the alleged shooting occurred.
Delray Housing Group, Inc.
A property management company named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Liege Security, LLC
The security company that was contracted to provide services at the Village Square apartments and is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
What they’re saying
“We must ensure that all residents and visitors to our properties feel safe and secure. This incident is deeply concerning, and we will thoroughly investigate the allegations.”
— John Smith, Executive Director, Delray Beach Housing Authority (Press Release)
What’s next
The judge will hold a hearing on March 15, 2026 to consider the defendants' motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of property owners and managers taking adequate security measures, especially in high-crime areas, to protect tenants and visitors from foreseeable criminal acts. It will likely set a precedent on the scope of premises liability in Florida.
