DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The son of rapper Rick Ross told Daytona Beach police a man pointed a gun at him, threatened to kill him and then struck him in the head with the firearm, according to a police report.
The alleged assault happened Oct. 11 near the intersection of McLeod Avenue and Weaver Street, near the university.
According to the report, William Roberts III was standing on the sidewalk with a woman when a gray BMW or Kia passenger car pulled up.
Roberts told police the driver, identified in the report as Don Roberts II, pointed a gun at him and threatened to kill him.
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Don Roberts II said, “I don’t care who your daddy is, I’ll kill you right here,” according to the police report.
The report says the suspect then struck William Roberts III on the right side of his head with the firearm, causing minor swelling.
William Roberts III told police he did not need medical attention.
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Investigators arranged a photographic lineup, and William Roberts III identified the suspect as the man who allegedly pointed the gun at him and struck him.
Police reviewed city camera footage, but investigators were unable to capture the incident on video.
William Roberts III is listed as a football player on BCU’s website on the 2025 roster.
A BCU spokesperson reached out to Channel 9 and shared the following statement:
“Roberts was dismissed from the team prior to the 2026 season due to disciplinary reasons - he is no longer a member of the program.”
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