Man counts to 5 before shooting ex-girlfriend’s father to death while demanding victim’s keys after dispute about dog that pooped in the house, cops say

A Florida man “started a countdown from five to one” as he pointed a rifle at an already-wounded victim and demanding his keys before he opened fire, cops say.

Sylvester Grice-Jordan, 32, stands accused of second-degree murder and using a weapon while committing a felony in the death of Yasmany Rodriguez Fernandez. According to a probable cause arrest affidavit, Miami Gardens police responded shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday to the 3300 block of NW 177th Terrace for a shooting.

When they arrived, cops saw Grice-Jordan allegedly holding a rifle. Officers ordered for him to drop the weapon, which he did. Cops then found Fernandez dead on the porch, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Inside the home were the victim’s wife, stepdaughter and 8-month-old baby who were unharmed…

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