A mother was killed by her daughter's ex-boyfriend while helping her move out of his house.

It was a tragic day in Des Moines, Iowa when a mother, Ruth Sue Ann Robison, lost her life while trying to help her daughter move out of her ex-boyfriend's home. The 45-year-old woman and her husband, Tony Ray Robinson, 52, were both shot in the head around 5pm on Friday, as they were trying to get their 24-year-old daughter out of the home on the 200 block of NW 51st Place.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the daughter had recently gone through a breakup with her boyfriend, 24-year-old Hamza Smajlovic. The shooting took place at Smajlovic's home, where he is accused of not only shooting his ex-girlfriend's parents, but also firing shots at responding deputies.

Ruth was tragically pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, while her husband remains in critical condition as of Monday. Smajlovic was arrested at his home and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon.

The criminal complaint against Smajlovic states that he knowingly and intentionally fired a 9mm round into the occupied residence, while in the process of committing murder and attempted murder of the two victims. It was a senseless and heartbreaking act that has left a family shattered.

Thankfully, Smajlovic's ex-girlfriend, who was also in the home at the time of the shooting, was not physically harmed. However, the emotional trauma of witnessing such a violent attack on her parents is unimaginable.

The 24-year-old suspect is currently being held at the Polk County Jail with a $750,000 cash bond and has been ordered to have no contact with his ex-girlfriend. The identity of the daughter has not been disclosed at this time.

Smajlovic's preliminary court hearing has been scheduled for November 12, but the investigation into this tragic event is still ongoing. It is a devastating reminder of the danger and unpredictability of domestic disputes, and it comes just a few months after a similar incident in Florida, where a mother was charged with ordering a dog to attack and kill her ex-boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of Ruth Sue Ann Robison, and we hope for a swift and just resolution to this senseless act of violence.

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