Ricky L. Langs, 62, a Black man from Fort Worth, Texas, was shot and killed on January 27, 2025 in what police describe as a suspected road rage incident. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on the northbound service road of Loop 820 just before the Meadowbrook exit. Officers found Langs unconscious behind the wheel of a gray sedan that was blocking a lane; he had a gunshot wound to the torso and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Family members described Langs as well dressed, close with his grandchildren and someone who kept in daily contact with his daughter Shelby Johnson, who had been expecting a message that night confirming he arrived home safely. Fort Worth police are investigating; no suspect or vehicle description has been released and investigators are still working to determine exactly what led to the shooting.

Anyone who was in the area of Loop 820 and Meadowbrook around 7 p.m. on January 27 who saw a gray sedan, an altercation, or other suspicious activity is asked to contact investigators with any information.