Authorities seek Tallassee murder suspect

Authorities seek Tallassee murder suspect

Tallassee police are looking for a man in connection with a murder that took place Wednesday.

Robdarius Ronkevious Smith, 31, also known as “Rah Rah,” is described as standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Police say he was last seen Wednesday at 5:56 p.m. in the 100 block of Washington Street in Tallassee. His last known address is 2701 Auburn Road in Tallassee.

Smith is being sought in connection with a shooting death at about 5:54 p.m. on Washington Street Wednesday.

The victim, whose name has not been released, died from his wounds. According to police, an AR-15 style pistol was used in the shooting.

Tallassee, Eclectic and Tuskegee police, the Tallapoosa and Macon County sheriff’s offices and the U.S. Marshals Task Force are working on the investigation.

Anyone with information should call Tallassee Police Department at (334)283-6586.