Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Opa-locka shooting victim
2. Beloved football coach killed

Miami Norland Senior High School is grieving the loss of their football coach, Keon Smith, who tragically lost his life in a shooting in Opa-locka. The school paid tribute to Smith on their Instagram page, highlighting his impact as a coach and mentor. Smith, who served as the quarterback coach at Miami Norland, was found shot at the Mary Alice Brown apartment complex. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the incident, with no motive or suspect identified yet. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers for a potential reward. The school community is receiving support from a crisis team during this difficult time.

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Miami Norland Senior High School Football Coach in Opa-locka

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – The tight-knit community of Miami Norland Senior High School is reeling from the loss of one of their beloved football coaches, Keon Smith, who tragically lost his life in a shooting that took place in the early hours of Monday morning in Opa-locka.

Community Mourns the Loss

The news of Coach Keon Smith’s untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the halls of Miami Norland Senior High School. The school took to its Instagram page to express their deepest condolences to Smith’s family, emphasizing his impact as a coach, mentor, and leader within the Viking Nation.

Smith had been serving as the quarterback coach at Miami Norland for the past couple of years, leaving a lasting impression on the students and staff he worked with.

Tragic Incident Unfolds

The shooting incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. on Monday at the Mary Alice Brown apartment complex in the 2800 block of Northwest 132nd Street in Opa-locka. Upon receiving the report, police swiftly arrived at the scene to find a man who had been fatally shot – later identified as Coach Keon Smith.

Despite the efforts of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving a community in mourning and searching for answers.

Investigation Underway

The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homicide Bureau has taken charge of the investigation into this senseless act of violence. As of now, the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and authorities have not disclosed any information regarding the perpetrator.

Individuals with any information pertaining to the case are urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. In a bid to encourage cooperation, a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

As the investigation unfolds, the community continues to grapple with the loss of a dedicated coach and mentor whose impact transcended the football field at Miami Norland Senior High School.