The tragic loss of life in the 2023 shooting spree in Pine Hills has resulted in legal action against the Orange County Sheriff's Office. According to ClickOrlando, NeJame Law has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the families of T'Yonna Major, a 9-year-old victim, and Dylan Lyons, a fallen Orlando TV reporter, claiming negligence and civil rights violations by the sheriff's office for not properly warning the community or apprehending the killer sooner.

Keith Moses, the accused assailant who was 19 at the time of the incident, evaded capture between the initial and subsequent attacks. Wrapped up the crime scene and left by Orange County deputies, as reported by WESH, despite being the suspect in an earlier murder. The lawsuit maintains that the sheriff's office failed to communicate critical information about Moses's identity and the persistent danger he posed.

At a recent news conference highlighted by ClickOrlando, NeJame Law pointed out discrepancies in how the sheriff's office handles incidents in different communities. The firm alleges that Pine Hills did not receive the same level of protection as other Central Florida neighborhoods. The firm's statement draws attention to what it terms 'preventable deaths,' hinting at wider policy changes needed within the sheriff's office to ensure equal protection.

Responding to the allegations, the Orange County Sheriff's Office has staunchly defended its actions, stating, "Keith Moses is the only person responsible for the heinous acts of violence that took the lives of three of our residents and gravely injured two others. We grieve those losses along with our community. The claims against the Orange County Sheriff's Office are unfounded, and we will be asking the judge to dismiss this case," according to a statement reported by WESH.

Amid this legal strife, the victims' families seek compensation and decisive action. They call upon the sheriff's office to implement standard notification procedures to protect residents in similar situations.