Feb 3, 2021
One year ago, a Rowlett man allegedly drove to the Texas A&M-Commerce campus, shot and killed two sisters and wounded a small child, an act of violence which stunned the campus and the entire community. Courtesy photo
One year ago, a Rowlett man allegedly drove to the Texas A&M-Commerce campus, shot and killed two sisters and wounded a small child, an act of violence which stunned the campus and the entire community.
Jacques Dshawn Smith remains in custody while awaiting trial for the murders, as well as another shooting death at another North Texas university. He is expected to receive a new attorney soon, as his original defense counsel has stepped down from the case.
Dec 18, 2020
The Hunt County District Attorneyâs Office has waived the death penalty in the event Jacques Dshawn Smith of Rowlett is found guilty of capital murder in the criminal case connected to the deaths. Courtesy photo
A state district judge is considering whether to allow an attorney to receive information from Texas A&M-Commerce, to determine if a civil lawsuit against the university can be filed regarding a double homicide in February.
Meanwhile, the Hunt County District Attorneyâs Office has waived the death penalty in the event Jacques Dshawn Smith of Rowlett is found guilty of capital murder in the criminal case connected to the deaths.