Rashid Keblawe, a 40-year-old store owner, was tragically killed on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2014, in Miami-Dade, Florida. The incident occurred at his business, Seven Stars Beer Depot, located at 13101 N.W. 27 Avenue. Surveillance footage captured the harrowing events as two men entered the store, initially appearing to shop. As Keblawe was bagging their items, one of the men suddenly shot him. The assailants then jumped over the counter, continuing to shoot and pistol-whip Keblawe.
Despite his attempts to fight back, the attackers shot him multiple times until he was unresponsive. They then stood over him and fired additional shots before fleeing the scene in an older model Buick with tinted windows.
The Miami-Dade Police Department launched an investigation into the brutal murder, describing it as a targeted hit possibly linked to a business deal gone wrong. Detectives released surveillance images and later a new rendering of one of the suspects, hoping to generate leads. The suspects were described as two black males with thin builds, wearing light-colored hooded sweatshirts and dark pants. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made.
Rashid Keblawe's death left a profound impact on his family and community. His father, Hisham Keblawe, has been vocal about the pain and loss, expressing his determination to see justice served. Rashid left behind a pregnant wife, who gave birth to their child after his death. The Miami-Dade Police continue to seek information from the public, offering a reward for any leads that could help solve the case. The investigation remains active, with detectives confident that someone in the community holds crucial information that could bring the perpetrators to justice.
