In the early morning hours of March 30, 2025, the life of 38-year-old Shaterrica Danielle Smith was tragically cut short in her Alexandria, Louisiana home. Police were called to her residence on Ron Mar Drive around 4:35 a.m. following reports of a domestic disturbance involving gunfire.
Upon entering the home, officers discovered a grim scene. Shaterrica Danielle Smith was found deceased, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Alongside her was the body of 42-year-old Tracy Johnson.
Investigators determined that Johnson had taken his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in what appeared to be a murder-suicide. The Alexandria Police Department launched an investigation into the apparent murder-suicide, confirming that the incident was domestic in nature.
The investigation by the Alexandria Police Detective Division is ongoing. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. As the sole suspect in Smith's murder is deceased, the case concluded without an arrest or trial.
