Surveillance Footage Captures Suspect Before West Miami Locksmith's Murder

Luis David Lemus charged with second-degree murder in killing of Adrian Venereo

Feb. 24, 2026 at 3:50am

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Surveillance footage captured the moments before a locksmith was shot to death while on the job in West Miami last week. Luis David Lemus, 32, was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Adrian Venereo on Friday at an apartment building. The footage shows Lemus walking with Venereo, who was rolling a toolbox, before the shooting occurred.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about workplace safety for service workers like locksmiths, who may be vulnerable to violence while on the job. It also highlights the importance of security camera footage in helping to identify and apprehend suspects in violent crimes.

The details

According to the arrest report, the victim was going to Lemus's home after he and his father got locked out of their place. While Venereo was working to change the locks, Lemus allegedly pulled out a gun and shot him in the head before running away. The suspect's father is heard screaming after it happened, with blood on his arms and hands.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 24, 2026.
  • Lemus appeared in court virtually from his jail cell on February 25, 2026.

The players

Luis David Lemus

A 32-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Adrian Venereo.

Adrian Venereo

A 32-year-old locksmith who was shot and killed while on the job in West Miami.

Nicole Galvis

The husband of the victim, Adrian Venereo.

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What they’re saying

“Why would you do that?”

— Lemus's father

“I just felt something was wrong, and when I showed up, I saw all the crime scene and the police. They don't know why he did it, he was just working.”

— Nicole Galvis, Victim's husband

What’s next

Prosecutors said Lemus confessed to the crime, and he will remain in jail as the case proceeds through the legal system.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the risks that service workers like locksmiths can face on the job, and the importance of workplace safety measures to protect vulnerable employees. It also highlights the value of surveillance footage in helping to solve violent crimes.