Grace Frazier, a 22-year-old Belizean woman, tragically lost her life in a shooting incident in Southwest Miami-Dade on July 28, 2017. Grace, who was the daughter of Andy Frazier, a first cousin of Belizean Prime Minister Dean Barrow, was in a silver Nissan Altima with her friend, Brittany Clay, 20, when their vehicle was sprayed with gunfire around 9 PM. The incident occurred in the 12200 block of SW 218 Street, Miami.
The driver lost control of the vehicle after the shooting and crashed into a tree. Grace Frazier was shot in the abdomen and succumbed to her injuries later that night at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Brittany Clay was also injured, sustaining a gunshot wound to her left leg, but she survived and was listed in stable condition.
The community was deeply affected by Grace Frazier's death, and a candlelight memorial was held in her honor in Southwest Miami-Dade. During the memorial, Grace's aunt, Dorris Harris, made an emotional plea for justice, urging those with information to come forward. The Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers offered a $3,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the shooting.
Despite the efforts of the community and law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with Grace Frazier's murder. The police released her photo in hopes of generating leads, but the case remains unsolved. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
Grace Frazier's death highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Miami-Dade County and the devastating impact it has on families and communities. Her family and friends continue to mourn her loss and advocate for justice, hoping that one day the perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions.
