Robert Lee Price III, aged 25, tragically lost his life on July 9, 2014, in Cocoa, Florida. Price was shot and killed outside a residence located at 131 Aurora Street. The incident occurred when Dontavis Olajuwon Grimes, along with an unidentified accomplice, approached Price. According to witness accounts, Grimes and the second man arrived in a car, exited, and began firing multiple shots at Price. The confrontation escalated as Grimes reportedly taunted Price before shooting him.
Price attempted to walk away but was pursued and shot multiple times by both Grimes and the second man. The assailants then fled the scene in their vehicle.
The investigation into Price's death led to the arrest of Dontavis Olajuwon Grimes on July 14, 2014. Grimes was charged with first-degree murder and held at the Brevard County Jail. The case against Grimes was bolstered by witness testimonies and surveillance footage, which captured the events leading up to and following the shooting. The Brevard County Grand Jury issued a first-degree murder indictment against Grimes, highlighting the premeditated nature of the crime.
In addition to Grimes, Antonio Hilton was also implicated in the murder. Both men were tried together as co-defendants. The trial, which began with jury selection and continued through several days of testimony, revealed the details of the shooting and the involvement of both Grimes and Hilton. Witnesses, including one who initially hesitated to provide details due to fear of retaliation, eventually testified about the events of that fateful day. The jury deliberated over the evidence, including digital surveillance footage, and ultimately found both Grimes and Hilton guilty of first-degree premeditated murder.
The motive behind the murder was not immediately clear, but the evidence presented during the trial painted a grim picture of the events. The sentencing for Grimes and Hilton has not been set, but both face the possibility of life imprisonment for their roles in the brutal killing of Robert Lee Price III. The case remains a stark reminder of the violence that can erupt from personal conflicts and the devastating impact it has on families and communities.
