Security Guard Convicted in Deadly Tuscaloosa Lounge Shooting

Rashid Little's mother says she's been leaning on family to get through losing her only child.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:08am

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A jury has convicted security guard Aaron Hill of killing Rashid Little in a January 2024 shooting at Cru Lounge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Little's mother, Belinda, celebrated getting justice with a dinner on Friday night, saying she's been leaning on her family to get through losing her only child. Belinda described her son as multi-talented, hard-working, and an excellent cook who was starting his own clothing boutique.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the importance of justice for victims' families. Tuscaloosa has seen its share of violent incidents, and this conviction may provide some closure for the community.

The details

Security guard Aaron Hill was found guilty of killing Rashid Little at Cru Lounge in Tuscaloosa in January 2024. Belinda Little, Rashid's mother, said the hardest part was sitting through the trial and reliving the moment her son was murdered. She couldn't bring herself to watch the video of his final moments.

  • The shooting occurred in January 2024.
  • The trial took place over the past two years.
  • Belinda Little expects Hill to be sentenced in the next 45 days.

The players

Aaron Hill

The security guard convicted of killing Rashid Little.

Rashid Little

The victim, described by his mother as multi-talented, hard-working, and an excellent cook who was starting his own clothing boutique.

Belinda Little

Rashid Little's mother, who has been leaning on her family to get through losing her only child.

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What they’re saying

“Two years ago, he surprised me with a birthday trip to Las Vegas, and I had never been never flown, and that was an experience. He kept me calm, kept me laughing and distracted me so I can get on that plane and go where we had to go, and we ended up having awesome time.”

— Belinda Little, Rashid Little's mother

What’s next

Belinda Little expects Aaron Hill to be in court when he is sentenced, which she says should be in the next 45 days.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the importance of justice for victims' families. While nothing can undo the tragedy, this conviction may provide some closure for Rashid Little's mother and the Tuscaloosa community.