Baijnauth Ramsaroop, a 38-year-old man from Sunrise, Florida, tragically lost his life on July 27, 2015. Ramsaroop, who was of Indo-Caribbean descent, was a devoted husband and father of two young daughters. His death occurred outside an Advance Auto Parts store located at 2320 North University Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Ramsaroop was shot and killed during an altercation that took place in the parking lot of the store.
The incident left his family and community in shock and mourning.
The investigation into Baijnauth Ramsaroop's death led to the arrest of Doderick Woods-Smith, a 32-year-old man with a criminal history. Woods-Smith was apprehended on July 31, 2015, after a brief foot chase with police in Lauderhill, Florida. He was charged with multiple crimes, including the murder of Ramsaroop. According to police reports, Woods-Smith had been involved in a series of criminal activities on the night of the murder, including car burglaries and an attempted robbery. It is believed that Ramsaroop may have encountered Woods-Smith while the latter was attempting to break into a car, leading to the fatal shooting.
Woods-Smith's arrest brought some relief to Ramsaroop's family, who expressed their gratitude to the police for their efforts in capturing the suspect. However, the family also conveyed their deep sorrow and the irreplaceable loss they felt. Ramsaroop's widow, Shanaz, described him as a loving and hardworking husband and father who meant everything to his family. The arrest of Woods-Smith, who was also wanted for a 2002 murder in Nassau, Bahamas, highlighted the dangerous nature of the suspect and the importance of his capture.
The legal proceedings following Woods-Smith's arrest included charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and multiple counts of burglary. The case drew significant attention due to the suspect's extensive criminal record and the violent nature of the crime spree that culminated in Ramsaroop's death. The community of Sunrise, Florida, rallied around Ramsaroop's family, offering support and condolences as they navigated the difficult aftermath of the tragedy.
