"Good Samaritan" Killed by Jewelry Robbers

In Victorville, California today, a good Samaritan was shot and killed by three men suspected of robbing a jewelry store. Allegedly, the man noticed the robbers escaping and attempted to follow them when one of the men shot at him. The man was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. According to police, the three men entered the indoor swap meet and approached the jewelry vendors. At least two of the suspects are thought to have been armed at the time. Police are continuing to search for the three men because they fled the scene.

It is unfortunate that a man had to lose his life simply because he was trying to do the right thing. This man's surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the suspects if they are ever caught by police. Grounds for wrongful death may be negligence or they may be because of intentional wrongdoing, as it was in this case. If one of your loved ones died at the hands of another then you may be entitled to compensation. Speak with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from Pacific Attorney Group today if you believe that you have a claim. Our firm always fights aggressively on behalf of our clients, so contact a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney from our firm today for that kind of representation.