Chicago, Illinois – The family of a beloved assistant principal who was tragically shot and killed in his downtown Chicago condo building last year has filed a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges wrongful death and negligence in the case of Abnerd Joseph, who was a beloved assistant principal at Intrinsic High School.
Since the shooting that claimed Joseph’s life, there have been no criminal charges brought against anyone involved. However, his family hopes that the lawsuit will bring them closure and justice for their loss. Joseph’s family described him as a source of positivity and light to everyone he encountered. Students at his school even painted a mural of him in his honor, a testament to how much he was cherished.
The wounds from Joseph’s untimely death are still fresh for his family, who are seeking answers and accountability for the tragic event. The lawsuit alleges that negligence from the building management firm, real estate company, development corporation, and the neighbor involved resulted in Joseph’s wrongful death. The family’s attorney, Antonio M. Romanucci, stated that Joseph was essentially “executed in his own building” while building management and security stood by.
The lawsuit claims that the parties involved should have waited for help to arrive and de-escalated the situation, rather than taking matters into their own hands. Lawyers for Joseph’s family plan to subpoena any surveillance video of the incident to gather more evidence. Despite ongoing investigations by the Chicago Police, no criminal charges have been announced months after the tragic incident.
The family’s quest for justice continues as they seek closure and accountability for Abnerd Joseph’s senseless death. The lawsuit serves as a beacon of hope for his loved ones, who are determined to find answers to what led to the tragic loss of a beloved educator and mentor.