Ruby Steplight was an 83-year-old grandmother from Orlando, Florida, who was killed on September 29, 2018. Family members described her as the glue that held them together and said she raised multiple generations. On the day she died Ruby was at her home on 24th Street when a violent altercation involving her grandson, Corey Steplight, and another man, Billy Desrosiers, escalated into gunfire.

According to accounts, shots were fired into the house, wounding a 14-year-old granddaughter. Desrosiers then entered the home and fatally shot Ruby, later saying he spared the granddaughter because she was too young to die. The dispute reportedly stemmed from money and followed a shootout earlier that day between Desrosiers and Corey Steplight.

Desrosiers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder; he allegedly confessed and said he had been enraged after an altercation with Corey that left his girlfriend injured. The family held a candlelight vigil to remember Ruby and recall her kindness and role in their lives.

If anyone knew Ruby or has information about the events of September 29, 2018, please share what you remember.