Crime
Glenwood shooting suspect identified as Dennis Burrell, 2 people dead, 1 in critical condition
GLENWOOD, IOWA – Authorities in Glenwood are investigating a violent incident that left two people dead, another in critical condition, and a home engulfed in flames Wednesday evening.
Victims in Glenwood Shooting Identified as Stevie Rockwell and Husband Brandon Oman
The suspect, identified as Dennis Burrell, is believed to have shot the victims before setting fire to his residence.
During a late-night press conference, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen confirmed that officers, along with deputies from the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, responded to reports of an active shooter at approximately 7:56 p.m.
The incident occurred at a residence located at 409 North Grove Street.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.
Their identities have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Chief Johansen described the situation as an “isolated incident” and confirmed that a person of interest is in custody. “There is no ongoing threat to the community,” Johansen said.
“This remains an active investigation, with assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Mills County Sheriff’s Office.”
Local residents reported hearing an explosion and gunfire prior to the fire erupting at the suspect’s home.
The structure was significantly damaged.
According to a neighbor who spoke with Channel2 NOW, the suspect allegedly shot and killed two individuals before deliberately setting the residence on fire.
Emergency crews worked quickly to contain the blaze and secure the area.
Johansen commended the swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including units who were attending a nearby community event just blocks away in the downtown square.
“This incident demonstrated the strength of our coordinated response,” said Johansen. “We’re grateful for the support from the Iowa State Patrol and our local partners.”
The scene remains under investigation as Iowa DCI agents conduct a full forensic assessment of the property.
Police are expected to provide further updates once the site has been processed.
Road closures were implemented along Elm Street and North Myrtle Street between 4th and 5th Streets but are expected to be lifted by Thursday morning.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Glenwood Police Department at 712-527-4844.
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.