On December 3, 2022, 46-year-old Ronnie Wilson was fatally shot at a QuikTrip gas station in Lancaster, TX. Witnesses reported that Wilson exchanged words with the suspect before being shot in the back as he turned to walk away. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Diavian Roberts, was arrested later that day with the assistance of the Dallas Police Department and U.S. Marshals.
Roberts was linked to another murder in Dallas earlier that week, which led to his arrest.
Roberts, a homeless man originally from Florida, had a history of criminal activities, including robbery and murder. He was previously arrested and charged with robbery but was found incompetent to stand trial due to mental health issues. After being re-evaluated and deemed competent, Roberts was released from the mental health program, and his charges were dropped. He was later involved in breaking into an apartment in DeSoto, TX, where he stole the gun used in Wilson's murder.
The investigation revealed that Roberts had committed another murder just days before Wilson's death, at a Family Dollar store in Dallas. Surveillance footage from both incidents helped link Roberts to the crimes. Roberts was charged with two counts of murder and remains in custody with a bond set at $1 million.
The tragic death of Ronnie Wilson has left a community in mourning, and the investigation into his murder continues as authorities work to ensure justice is served.
