Sixth Homicide in Waco: Teenager Taken into Custody

According to KXXV, a recent arrest was made in Waco, Texas, on Wednesday in connection with the death of Rondal Smith. The Waco Police Department arrested a teenager following a response to a call on Hawthorne Drive on May 21, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a male in his teens with a gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as Rondal Smith.

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Waco Community Reacts to Teen Arrest in 6th Homicide Case

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The teenager has now been charged with murder. Police confirmed that the suspect was found at the scene of the crime, and the gunshot wound on the victim was consistent with the weapon linked to the arrested individual. This incident marks Waco's sixth homicide of the year.

Teen Faces Murder Charges in Waco's Sixth Homicide

No additional details have been released at this time, but we will continue to keep Central Texas informed as more information becomes available.

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