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.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.