Family Sues Florida City Apartment Complex After Boy, 9, Killed by Stray Bullet

Tragic Loss of a Young Life

• 💔 A 9-year-old boy, Antavia Scott, affectionately known as Tay, was tragically killed by a stray bullet while playing football outside his Florida City apartment complex.
• 😔 His mother, Shanika Williams, described him as having "so much life to live," cherishing his love for football, video games, and daily trips to the store.

Allegations of Negligent Security

• 🏠 The family believes that inadequate security measures at the South Point Crossings apartment complex contributed to Tay's death.
• 🗣️ Tay's grandmother stated that if there had been proper security, her grandson "would have been here today."

Lawsuit Filed Against Property Owners

• ⚖️ A negligent security lawsuit has been filed against Poa South Point Crossings, the owners of the apartment complex.
• 🚓 The family is seeking better security and extra patrols, hoping to prevent similar tragedies.

Suspect Arrested, Case Proceeds

• 🚨 Florida City Police arrested 19-year-old Montreal Jackson in connection with the shooting, charging him with second-degree murder.
• 🏢 South Point Crossings offered condolences but declined to comment on the pending litigation.
• ❓ A jury will address the damages in the case, considering the profound loss experienced by the mother.