West Palm Beach Reels After Tragic Shooting: Dimitri Reynolds Arrested for Domestic Murder

West Palm Beach, Florida — A tragic domestic dispute turned deadly on the evening of December 14, 2025, when 51-year-old Dimitri Reynolds shot and killed his girlfriend during an argument. The violence unfolded at around 9:45 p.m. near Sapodilla Avenue and Clematis Street, when Reynolds, in a frantic 911 call, admitted to shooting his girlfriend. “Me and my girlfriend got into it, and we were fighting, and the gun went off,” Reynolds told the dispatcher, further stating that he “accidentally” shot her.

However, the chilling reality of what occurred that evening would soon be revealed. The 911 call ended abruptly, and when police arrived, they found Reynolds flagged down by an officer. Without hesitation, he confessed to the shooting, claiming he thought his girlfriend was dead. In the passenger seat of a Nissan Rogue, the victim was discovered with a gunshot wound to the left cheek—suggesting the shot was fired at close range. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead just two minutes later.

A History of Abuse: Domestic Struggles and Escalating Violence

Reynolds and the victim had an on-and-off relationship for several years. Recent reports reveal a troubling pattern of domestic issues, including threats and violence. Just one day before the shooting, on December 13, Reynolds had called the victim’s home, claiming to be armed and threatening to shoot everyone there. Though the victim and her new boyfriend were not home at the time, police were called to the scene. Later, when they returned with law enforcement, they discovered Reynolds had fled.

This was far from the first instance of domestic violence between the couple. Records show a series of troubling incidents, many involving threats and physical violence. The victim had recently ended her relationship with Reynolds, having started a new relationship just a month prior. She was also a mother to a child with Reynolds, further complicating the emotional and legal aspects of the case.

Despite these previous issues, the tragic end to their relationship came unexpectedly. The violence that culminated in the death of the victim was the final escalation in a toxic and abusive dynamic that had lingered for years. The shooting, while claimed by Reynolds as an accident, has been deemed a reckless and intentional act of domestic violence.

The Ripple Effect of Domestic Violence: Seeking Justice for the Victim

As the investigation into the shooting continues, the focus remains on the emotional and legal aftermath of the loss of a woman whose life was tragically cut short. The victim, though unnamed, leaves behind a family who must now cope with the trauma of losing a mother, daughter, and friend to violence. For Reynolds, the consequences of his actions are already clear: he was arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm.

During his court appearance on Monday, Reynolds was denied bail, with the judge noting the severity of the crime. The case will now proceed to trial, with justice being sought not only for the victim but also for the countless others who face domestic violence in silence.

This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of abuse, control, and violence in intimate relationships. Domestic violence often goes unnoticed, or is hidden behind closed doors, until it escalates to a breaking point. For the victim in this case, her plea for safety and peace was tragically unheard in the face of her abuser’s rage.