Friend Murdered After Coming to Help

If a domestic violence incident unfolds, call on the protection of the law before you call your mama. Lives changed and perished in Philadelphia recently when a young woman called her mother and sisters for help during a heated argument with her boyfriend, Kione Gary. Likely thinking, “strength in numbers,” the mother and sisters brought a friend as backup. Eighteen-year-old Elijah Deloach willingly stepped in to the volatile scenario at the Henry on the Park apartments. But as it often does, the situation escalated.

Rather than calling friends or family, this woman would have benefitted from a Protection From Abuse Order. A PFA is a legal tool for Pennsylvania residents, and the LLF Law Firm can help you make use of its operational advantages. A PFA enlists the security of the law in domestic circumstances when a person has endured abuse at the hands of a spouse or significant other. There are different tiers of PFA's, including immediate emergency protection through a judge's order prompted by a 911-call. Call the LLF Law Firm Family Law Team at 888.535.3686, or contact us online, to learn which PFA tier is right for you.

Deloach took a bullet to the chest.

And then, someone called the police.

It was too late for Deloach. Authorities arrived on the scene to find Gary in the yard with the alleged murder weapon in his hand and an implausible story on his lips. Gary told an unfounded tale of assault on the part of Deloach. Police were able to see through Gary's version of events, and he was arrested and charged with murder and a slew of related domestic violence crimes.

Police and a Protection From Abuse Order

The tragic timetable of this case indeed played a part in cutting one life short and ruining several others. An immediate call to the authorities could have been a decision that spared everyone involved. Police officers would much rather intervene to calm the chaos and remove the threat than draw the chalk outline of a fallen defender. Before the potentially fatal violence of an acute domestic dispute occurs, obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) could thwart the extremes of an outcome like this one.

A PFA Protects Everyone

Police officers are ready to enforce the terms of a valid PFA, and they are trained to handle these issues with the goal of a non-violent conclusion. Many domestic violence victims try to handle these dangerous situations alone, hesitating to call the police in order to avoid criminal charges for the offender. However, a PFA can actually serve to protect the lives of everyone involved. The LLF Law Firm is well-versed in the relevant details and will help you decide the safest option for your unique circumstances.

The LLF Law Firm Is Ready to Help Now

It takes an experienced attorney to know the proper procedure to obtain the most effective type of PFA. If you are dealing with domestic violence in Pennsylvania, the LLF Law Firm Family Law Team is ready to help you right now. These issues do not improve with time. Call 888.535.3686, or contact us online, and let us guide you through the important decisions ahead of you.