Security Guard Shoots person videoing Jewish School Today February 14, 2019

Multiple sources reported today that a person videotaping a private Jewish High School in Los Angeles, was confronted by the school’s security guard. At some point in the altercation, the guard allegedly shot the person in the leg. LAPD responded and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and his condition is unknown. The LAPD is investigating the circumstances related to this shooting.

Private Schools, Churches and Synagogues with security guards should take this incident as a prompt to review your coverage and/or indemnification arrangement vis-à-vis security guard liability.