Crime
Victims in Glenwood Shooting Identified as Stevie Rockwell and Husband Brandon Oman
GLENWOOD, IOWA — Authorities have identified the victims of Wednesday evening’s fatal shooting and house fire in Glenwood as Stevie Rockwell and her husband, Brandon Oman.
The incident, which occurred shortly before 8 p.m. at 409 North Grove Street, resulted in the deaths of Rockwell and Oman, while a third individual remains in critical condition.
The suspect, identified as Dennis Burrell, is believed to have shot the victims before setting his residence on fire, according to a neighbor’s statement to Channel 2 NOW.
During a late-night press conference, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen confirmed that the Glenwood Police Department and Mills County Sheriff’s Office responded to an active shooter call at the residence.
Law enforcement officials quickly secured the area and apprehended a “person of interest” in connection with the case.
“This has been determined to be an isolated incident,” Chief Johansen stated. “There is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation is active, and we are receiving assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Mills County Sheriff’s Office.”
The structure fire, which followed the shooting, is being treated as part of the ongoing investigation.
Chief Johansen praised the rapid response of law enforcement and emergency personnel, many of whom were attending a community event just blocks away when the incident occurred.
“It demonstrated the strength of collaboration among agencies,” Johansen said, noting that assistance came from the Iowa State Patrol and other local partners. “It was a group effort to contain this situation quickly and efficiently.”
Authorities plan to release additional details once investigators have fully processed the scene.
Road closures at Elm Street and North Myrtle Street, near 4th and 5th Streets, are expected to be lifted by Thursday morning.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Glenwood Police Department at 712-527-4844.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.