Keith Rolle, a 40-year-old Black male, was found dead on April 7, 2017, in Miami, Florida. The incident occurred on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) near N.W. 45 Avenue. According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, Keith Rolle was involved in a minor single-vehicle crash while traveling eastbound on the expressway. Responding officers from the Florida Highway Patrol and the City of Miami Fire Rescue discovered Rolle unresponsive and covered in blood inside his 2012 Nissan Altima.
He was immediately transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center, where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy conducted by the Medical Examiner's Office revealed that Keith Rolle died from a gunshot wound, leading the case to be classified as a homicide.
The investigation into Keith Rolle's death was taken over by the Miami-Dade Police Department's Homicide Bureau. Investigators have been seeking assistance from the public, particularly from anyone who was traveling eastbound on SR-836 on the night of the incident. They have urged the community to provide any information regarding suspicious behavior on the roadway around the time of the incident. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. The police have not identified any suspects, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Rolle's family, including his aunt Denise Rolle, has been vocal in seeking justice and answers, describing him as a lovable father of two who was on his way to work at LIV in Miami Beach when he was fatally shot. They have appealed to the public for any leads that could help solve the case, emphasizing that someone must know what happened that night.
The lack of progress in the investigation has been a source of frustration and pain for Keith Rolle's family. They have expressed their grief and the impact of his loss, highlighting his kind nature and the void his death has left in their lives. The community has been encouraged to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to help bring closure to the family and ensure that justice is served. The Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers has been actively involved in the case, offering a platform for anonymous tips and urging anyone with information to contact them. Despite the passage of time, the hope remains that new leads will emerge, and those responsible for Keith Rolle's death will be brought to justice.
