Crime
Surveillance Footage Reveals Final Moments of Rapper Lil Ronnie and 5-Year-Old Daughter in Fatal Shooting
FOREST HILL, Texas – Newly released surveillance footage captures the harrowing final moments of Fort Worth rapper Ronnie “Lil Ronnie” Smith and his 5-year-old daughter, R’Mani, who were fatally shot at Slappy’s Express Car Wash on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The video reveals that the attack began when two armed suspects exited a white four-door Kia and opened fire on Smith’s vehicle while he was cleaning his car.
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In a desperate attempt to escape, Smith fled towards a nearby trash can, but the suspects pursued him and continued shooting at close range.
Authorities believe R’Mani was likely struck and killed in the initial volley of gunfire.
Both Smith and his daughter succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The Forest Hill Police Department has since identified one suspect and obtained a capital murder warrant, though the individual’s identity has not yet been made public.
Authorities continue to search for all parties involved as the investigation remains active.
Family members, including Smith’s aunt, Stella Houston, have expressed deep grief and disbelief over the attack, emphasizing that Smith was a devoted family man with no known enemies.
R’Mani had just celebrated her fifth birthday the day before the shooting, making the tragedy even more devastating for loved ones.
This double homicide marks the fourth and fifth murders in Forest Hill this year, a stark increase from zero homicides in 2024.
The uptick in gun violence has sparked growing concerns among residents and local officials.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about the case to come forward as they work to bring those responsible to justice.
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.