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Keith Smith, 30, of Bradenton, Florida, was fatally shot on September 20, 2022, at The Venue at Lockwood Apartments while visiting his girlfriend. Heaven reportedly drew a gun and shot Smith in the upper torso. Smith was taken to Blake Medical Center, where he died later that evening.

After the shooting, Heaven fled the scene and a murder warrant was issued for his arrest; a reward was offered for information leading to his capture. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation and asked anyone with information to come forward. The case attracted attention from the community and local media.

If anyone was at The Venue at Lockwood Apartments on September 20, 2022, or has information about the events that night, please contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.