Dominique Lemons, a 36-year-old mother of four, was tragically found shot to death at her apartment in El Portal, Miami, on March 14, 2022. The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered Lemons bleeding outside her second-floor apartment. Her sister, who found her, attempted to stop the bleeding but was unsuccessful. Neighbors reported hearing three loud gunshots before the police arrived.
Lemons was known to be a dedicated mother and a hardworking employee at 7-Eleven. She was described by her sister as someone who kept to herself and was always willing to help others.
The investigation into Lemons' death revealed that she was shot multiple times. Surveillance footage from the apartment complex showed a man leaving the scene in a white van shortly after the shooting. Despite the release of this footage, the police have not yet identified or apprehended the suspect. Lemons' daughter, Jashanie Ragin, expressed her belief that the killer was someone her mother knew, as there were no signs of forced entry, and Lemons was last seen entering her home with her back turned. Ragin's heartfelt plea for justice highlighted the profound impact of this loss on their family.
As of now, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made. The Miami-Dade Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help identify the perpetrator. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses, and they remain hopeful that someone will come forward with information that could lead to an arrest. The community's response has been one of shock and sadness, as they remember Lemons as a kind and caring individual whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
