The North Odessa community is grappling with the heartbreaking loss of Jessica Rodriguez, 39, and her two young children, a 9-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, who were tragically killed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in a violent shooting at the 87th Street Apartments. The victims’ deaths have left family, friends, and neighbors in shock and mourning.
According to the Odessa Police Department, a 15-year-old male suspect has been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons and is in custody at the Ector County Youth Center. Investigators revealed that the suspect had initially planned to target his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his plan and went to her residence instead. There, he fatally shot her mother, Jessica Rodriguez, along with her 9-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister. All three victims were pronounced deceased at the scene, and next of kin were immediately notified.
The tragic incident has left the community devastated, highlighting the profound loss experienced by the family. Friends and neighbors remember Jessica as a loving mother and her children as bright and full of potential, whose lives were taken far too soon.
As the investigation continues, the community is rallying around the grieving family, offering support, prayers, and solidarity. The loss of these three lives serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need for safety and awareness to prevent further tragedies. The victims’ memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved them.
