On the evening of February 10, 2017, 15-year-old Shanice Smith and her mother, Karen Lyle, were shot to death in their townhouse in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots that night. Police say Kevin Nelson, Karen’s 32-year-old husband and Shanice’s stepfather, carried out the double shooting.

Authorities say Nelson called 911 and admitted he was the person with the gun and that both victims were dead, telling the operator he was filled with rage and wanted revenge because he suspected his wife of cheating. After a standoff that lasted several hours, Nelson surrendered and was taken into custody. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Shanice’s father, reggae singer Anthony Cruz, publicly spoke about his grief. The community offered support to family and friends as the case moved through the courts. Does anyone have information about Shanice’s life in Sunrise or about the events leading up to February 10, 2017?