In the early evening of January 20, 2025, a dispute at a Phoenix apartment complex escalated into a fatal encounter for 30-year-old Ronnie Roper. That night, police were called to the vicinity of 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road around 7:20 p.m. following reports of a fight. While officers were en route, the situation took a grim turn as callers updated dispatchers with the sound of gunshots.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Ronnie Roper with at least one gunshot wound.
First responders quickly transported him to a local hospital, but his injuries proved too severe, and he was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives were soon on the scene to piece together the events that led to the shooting.
The investigation swiftly pointed to a suspect, 51-year-old Vincent Damen Frago. The day after the shooting, on January 21, 2025, authorities located and arrested Frago. After being interviewed by detectives, Frago was booked into jail. He is now facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Ronnie Roper.
