Danette Simmons, a 63-year-old grandmother from Miami Gardens, Florida, was fatally shot outside her home on April 4, 2019, around 11:20 p.m. The shooting happened in the 18800 block of Northwest 17th Court. Family members say the dispute began over the ownership of a Yorkshire terrier named Chase after the dog wandered into a neighbor’s yard and was returned; two unidentified strangers then confronted Simmons and an argument followed. One of the strangers drew a gun, fired multiple shots and fatally wounded Simmons. Simmons was pronounced dead after police and Miami-Dade County firefighters arrived.

No arrest had been reported at the time; the shooter remained at large and the investigation was ongoing. Loved ones described Simmons as a caring and loving person and held a candlelight vigil in her honor. If anyone saw the confrontation or has information about the people involved, please share what is known with Miami Gardens police.