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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.