Odessa Community Mourns Jessica Rodriguez and Two Children After Deadly Shooting
North Odessa is grappling with the heartbreaking loss of Jessica Rodriguez, 39, and her two children—a 9-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter—who were killed Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in a shooting at the 87th Street Apartments. The deaths have left family, friends, and neighbors in shock as the community mourns the lives lost.
According to the Odessa Police Department, a 15-year-old suspect has been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons and is being held at the Ector County Youth Center. Investigators said the suspect initially planned to target his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend outside of school, but later went to her residence instead. Police allege that he fatally shot Jessica Rodriguez along with her two children. Authorities said all three victims were pronounced dead at the scene and the next of kin were notified.
The tragedy has deeply affected the North Odessa community, where loved ones describe Jessica as a devoted, caring mother and remember her children as bright and full of promise. Many neighbors and friends have shared messages of grief and support as they try to process what happened.
As investigators continue working the case, community members have been rallying around the family, offering prayers, comfort, and solidarity. The loss of Jessica Rodriguez and her children has also renewed local conversations about safety, prevention, and the importance of protecting families from violence.
Their memory, friends say, will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.
