In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Fort Worth community, 30-year-old rapper Chucky Smith, known as Hoodfame Lil Ronnie, and his five-year-old daughter were shot and 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed during a targeted attack at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas. The shooting occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Slappy Car Wash, located near Interstate 20. Witnesses reported hearing 20 to 30 gunshots, indicating the violence unfolded in broad daylight.

Authorities have identified at least one suspect and issued a capital murder warrant, although no names have been released as the investigation remains ongoing. Police have been working closely with multiple agencies, including the Fort Worth Police and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, to gather evidence and piece together the sequence of events that led to this heartbreaking loss.

Family members confirmed that the young girl had just celebrated her 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day the day before the shooting, raising the emotional stakes of the tragedy. Eyewitness Becky Johnson, who lives nearby, described the chaotic scene as patrons at the car wash dove for cover amidst the gunfire. “It sounded like back-to-back gunfire,” she recounted.

The investigation highlights a disturbing trend of violence impacting families in the hip-hop community, where rivalries often escalate with fatal consequences. Akademiks, a notable figure in hip-hop commentary, expressed his dismay over the incident, emphasizing the need for awareness among artists regarding their safety, especially when involving loved ones.

As the community mourns the loss of Lil Ronnie and his daughter, there is a growing call for accountability and a reassessment of the gang culture that often blurs the lines of morality, leaving innocent lives in the crossfire. The police continue to urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, hoping to bring those responsible to justice and prevent further tragedies.