Sherman Sher Stroud, 35, was fatally shot late the night of August 17, 2024, near NW 12 Street and NW 7 Avenue in Florida City, in southwest Miami-Dade County. Police responded to a multi-gunshot detection alert around 11:45 p.m.; additional callers reported a person shot. Officers found Stroud unresponsive with gunshot wounds and, despite life-saving efforts by Florida City officers and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Miami-Dade Police’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation from Florida City Police. No suspects have been identified or arrested, and the department has posted a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Police have identified Stroud through a social media post. The death has been attributed to gun violence, and there is mention that the shooting may have been a drive-by, though that detail is not confirmed by official statements.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.