What Happened
- On March 3, 2025, rapper Ronnie Sibley (aka G$ Lil Ronnie) and his 5-year-old daughter, R’mani, were fatally shot at Slappy’s Car Wash in Forest Hill, Texas. WFAA+3CBS News+3People.com+3
- The duo had just stopped to clean their car. Surveillance footage shows two suspects exiting a white 4-door Kia and approaching their vehicle, opening fire. WFAA+3CBS News+3People.com+3
- Ronnie reportedly attempted to flee on foot, chased across the parking lot, but was cornered and shot. Meanwhile, his daughter was struck while seated in the passenger seat. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+2CBS News+2
🕵️ Arrests & Investigation
- Two suspects have been identified: Adonis Robinson (24) and Jakobie Russell (21). NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+3FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+3FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+3
- Robinson was arrested in Livingston, Texas (~75 miles northeast of Houston). FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+2CBS News+2
- Russell was later taken into custody by U.S. Marshals. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+3CBS News+3FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+3
- The getaway vehicle — the white Kia — played a key role in identifying the suspects. Inside, investigators found a Texas ID belonging to Robinson. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+2CBS News+2
- Authorities also recovered surveillance video of the suspects discarding items near an apartment complex after the shooting. CBS News+1
❓ What’s Still Unclear
- Motive: The motive remains unknown. Law enforcement has stated that relations to the music industry are under investigation. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+2NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+2
- Connection: It’s not yet clear how Robinson and Russell knew Ronnie, or whether this was a targeted hit. People.com+2NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+2
- Role of current suspects: While both are charged, the exact roles—who fired which shot, who initiated the ambush—are still being determined through the investigation.