Rodney Daniels, a 59-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on February 14, 2025, at a shopping mall along Northwest 27 Avenue in Miami Gardens, Florida. The shooting occurred shortly after 7:20 p.m.; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported Daniels to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Daniels was born September 9, 1965, in Miami and was the youngest of six children. He is remembered by family as a devoted family man and is survived by his mother, Genevieve Daniels; his children Wayne Billy Ellington, Marquitia Quitia Williams, and Rodneice NeNe Daniels; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Authorities have not released information about arrests or named suspects. Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is asking for tips as detectives continue to investigate. If anyone knew Rodney or saw anything that night, please come forward with information.