Crime
Rashonda Lowe Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Cookie Shop Owner Jaime Rokkett at The Shops at RedBird in Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS — A 43-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Jaime Alejandro Rokkett, 53, the owner of Cookies ’N Smoothies, inside The Shops at RedBird on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to the 3600 block of West Camp Wisdom Road around 4:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Dallas Fire-Rescue also arrived, but Rokkett was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
The suspect, identified as Rashonda Lowe, allegedly entered the cookie business and engaged in a conversation with Rokkett that lasted approximately an hour, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Surveillance footage captured Lowe pulling out a handgun and firing at Rokkett. She then jumped over the counter and fired several additional shots at close range, the affidavit states.
Lowe reportedly left the firearm behind, exited the building through a north-side mall entrance, and fled in an SUV heading toward Camp Wisdom Road.
Following the incident, Lowe turned herself in to Arlington Police, where she was taken into custody by Dallas authorities and formally charged with murder.
During a subsequent interview with a Dallas detective, Lowe described the incident as a “domestic situation with her ex,” while making a gesture suggesting she had shot someone. It remains unclear whether Rokkett was the individual Lowe was referring to in that statement.
The affidavit also cites a conversation with Rokkett’s wife, who told investigators that Lowe had previously been “harassing” her husband and that a restraining order had been filed against her. That detail is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
Mall management released the following statement in the wake of the tragedy:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred today at The Shops at RedBird. Our thoughts are with everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time.
This was an isolated, targeted event involving individuals known to each other and not a random act of violence. We are fully cooperating with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. The safety of our shoppers, employees, and tenants is always our highest priority.
The Shops at RedBird maintains a comprehensive security program, including 24/7 patrols and surveillance systems. We thank our security team and first responders for their swift response and remain committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for our community.”
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) addressed the incident on social media, stating:
“My heart is with the loved ones of the victim, and I’m grateful to law enforcement for acting quickly.”
The shooting is being investigated as a targeted incident involving individuals with a prior history.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the motive or the status of the alleged restraining order.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Dallas Police.
The tragic death of Jaime Rokkett — known as “Mr. Jay” by friends and colleagues — has left a void in the local business community, where he was admired for his entrepreneurial spirit and mentorship.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.