Crime
Forest Hill Police to Hold Press Conference on Double Murder Investigation
FOREST HILL, Texas – Authorities in Forest Hill are set to hold a press conference today regarding a tragic double homicide that claimed the lives of a North Texas father and his young daughter.
The shooting, which occurred in broad daylight on Monday afternoon, left 30-year-old Ronnie Sibley and his 5-year-old daughter, R’mani Sibley, dead.
Police have identified two suspects who remain at large.
On Tuesday, city officials and community leaders gathered to address the alarming crime, though law enforcement has yet to release new details about the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, makeshift memorials with condolence tokens were placed outside Slappy’s Car Wash on Forest Hill Drive, where the fatal shooting occurred.
The business remains temporarily closed, with a Fort Worth police officer stationed at the scene.
Surveillance images show two armed men believed to be responsible for the attack. Authorities say the suspects fled in a white Kia following the shooting.
According to investigators, R’mani was fatally shot while inside a maroon Dodge Challenger.
Her father, Ronnie Sibley, also leaves behind a 12-year-old daughter, now grieving the loss of both her father and younger sister.
This double homicide marks the fourth and fifth murders in Forest Hill this year.
In contrast, the city reported zero homicides throughout 2024.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.