A 17-year-old girl from Texas has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Sonic Drive-In manager, following a dispute over an attempted purchase using counterfeit money. The suspect, Adiah Roberson, was apprehended in a Dallas apartment complex parking lot after a coordinated, multi-agency manhunt. Roberson had been on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list since July 16 and was arrested three months after the incident.
The tragic incident took place on July 7 in San Antonio, where Roberson allegedly shot and killed 34-year-old Daniel Shrewsbury, a night-shift manager at Sonic. The altercation reportedly began when Roberson and two companions attempted to pay for their food with fake money, sparking an argument with Shrewsbury. According to the San Antonio Police Department, as the trio attempted to leave, Shrewsbury tried to capture their license plate with his phone. That’s when Joshua Joseph, a 27-year-old accomplice who was arrested in August, reportedly warned Shrewsbury that he would be shot if he took the photo.
The situation escalated quickly. Roberson allegedly stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire on Shrewsbury, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness, who was waiting in the drive-through at the time, recalled hearing three gunshots and witnessing a Sonic employee run out, shouting that a co-worker had been shot. “I was on my phone, sitting in line,” the witness shared with local news outlet KENS5. “I heard the first gunshot and didn’t register what it was. Then I heard two more and knew something serious was happening.”
Shrewsbury’s death left a profound impact on his family. Described by his loved ones as a devoted brother and caring individual, he was remembered fondly by those close to him. His younger brother, Jojo, spoke highly of him, expressing admiration for his character, while his sister, Jazmin Robinson, shared an emotional tribute on Facebook, describing her heartbreak over his untimely death and calling the suspects “cowards.”
Roberson, who also faced charges for forgery of a government document, is currently held in Dallas County Jail on a $520,000 bond. Authorities believe she moved around the state, staying in cities like Austin before her eventual capture in Dallas. A tip led U.S. Marshals to track her down.
She will be transferred to San Antonio for her trial, though it remains uncertain if she will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. In Texas, teens under 18 who are tried as adults and convicted of capital murder receive an automatic life sentence, with the possibility of parole after 40 years under Texas Penal Code Section 12.31.
Shrewsbury’s family continues to grieve the loss of their beloved brother and son, holding onto memories and honoring his legacy. As the legal process unfolds, they seek justice for his tragic death and closure in a time of unimaginable loss.
