ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — In a legal move stemming from a violent incident during a “Senior Skip Day” gathering earlier this year, two individuals have initiated a lawsuit against the Isle of Palms Police Department and the city for what they claim is a failure to provide adequate protection.
Teqyah Campbell, along with Lamona Armstrong who is acting on behalf of her minor ward identified only as R.C. in court documents, filed the lawsuit claiming both parties suffered serious, lasting injuries from the event. Campbell, who was a minor at the time of the incident, and R.C., who continues to be underage, are seeking justice for their ordeal which includes a gunshot injury R.C. sustained to the shoulder.
According to the lawsuit, local authorities, including the police, were previously aware of the annual “Senior Skip Day” yet failed to deploy sufficient law enforcement resources to manage and safely disperse the large crowd that typically gathers for this event.
The legal documents sharply criticize the actions of the Isle of Palms Police Department and the municipal governance, describing their handling of the event as recklessly and grossly negligent. This alleged oversight is said to have directly led to the severe injuries suffered by the plaintiffs.
As part of their claim, Campbell and Armstrong are requesting damages amounting to one million dollars each for the trauma and suffering caused.
The tradition of “Senior Skip Day,” often marked by students taking a day off from school activities to gather socially, is known by local authorities, making the lack of preparation and inadequate response by police a central issue in the case.
This lawsuit raises significant questions about the responsibilities of local governments and police departments in ensuring the safety of young residents during large-scale public events.
As developments unfold, the implications of this case could influence how similar events are managed by small communities to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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