Crime
Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and daughter killed after shooting at Slappy’s Express Car Wash in Forest Hill
FOREST HILL, Texas – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday morning at Slappy’s Express Car Wash on Forest Hill Drive, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
According to law enforcement officials, officers and emergency responders arrived at the scene and confirmed two fatalities.
Aerial footage from local media outlets revealed a large crime scene marked with numerous evidence markers.
A family member at the scene identified the victims as North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, also known as Lil Ronnie “Chuckie” Smith, and his 5-year-old daughter.
“He was a rapper. He didn’t bother anybody. He wasn’t targeting anyone. He was a family man, and he was focused on his music. Why would someone target him?” said Stella Houston, the victim’s aunt.
The tragic incident drew a significant crowd, prompting authorities to call in additional officers for crowd control.
As of now, the Forest Hill Police Department has not released an official statement regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
The identities of the victims have not been formally confirmed by authorities, and no suspect information has been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether a suspect has been apprehended or remains at large.
The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Forest Hill police are receiving assistance from surrounding law enforcement agencies as they continue to process the scene.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact local law enforcement.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.