Deadly Shooting in Old East Dallas: Rodney Brown and Jorge Moncivais Charged with Murder

Deadly Shooting in Old East Dallas: Rodney Brown and Jorge Moncivais Charged with Murder

DALLAS, TX – Two men, Rodney Brown, 43, and Jorge Moncivais, 23, are now facing murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Old East Dallas on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025. The incident, which police say may have involved a bounty hunter pursuing a fugitive who skipped bail, has left a community shaken and many questions still unanswered.

The Incident

According to the Dallas Police Department, the shooting took place around 8:45 a.m. on Florence Street, just east of downtown. The victim — whose name has not yet been released — was reportedly sitting in a car when Brown and Moncivais approached. Witnesses and police sources say the suspects pursued the victim, following him until his vehicle crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of Cantegral and Live Oak Streets.

Moments later, the man was found shot and killed at the scene. He was pronounced dead before emergency responders could provide aid. Authorities have confirmed that Rodney Brown and Jorge Moncivais were arrested shortly after the shooting and taken into custody.

Involvement of a Bounty Hunter

While the official motive behind the shooting has not been released, sources told FOX 4 News that the incident may have stemmed from an attempt by a bounty hunter to apprehend a fugitive who had skipped bail. The details of that pursuit remain unclear, but it is believed that one of the suspects may have been working in connection with the bounty hunting effort — or posing as such — when the shooting occurred.

Legal Proceedings and Custody

Both Brown and Moncivais are now being held in the Dallas County Jail.

•Jorge Moncivais has had his bond set at $500,000.

•Rodney Brown, as of the latest reports, does not yet have a listed bond or booking photo available to the public.

Authorities have not disclosed whether either suspect has prior criminal history or a direct connection to the victim. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds.

Unanswered Questions

Despite the arrests, many aspects of the case remain murky:

•The identity of the victim has not been made public, pending family notification.

•The role of the bounty hunter — and whether he or either suspect was licensed or operating legally — remains under investigation.

•Police have not yet confirmed a motive or what exactly transpired in the moments leading up to the fatal gunfire.

Community Concerns

Residents in Old East Dallas, a typically quiet neighborhood east of the city’s downtown, expressed shock at the violence. “It was chaos,” said one local who heard the crash and gunfire. “You don’t expect to wake up to that kind of thing just down the block.”

Dallas police have urged the public to come forward with any information or footage that may shed light on the incident. They’re continuing to examine surveillance footage, collect witness statements, and piece together a timeline of events that led to the deadly encounter.

What’s Next

Brown and Moncivais are expected to appear in court in the coming days. In the meantime, investigators will work to determine the precise connection between the suspects, the victim, and the alleged bounty hunting effort.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department’s Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more details are released.