SAN ANTONIO, TX – A three-month-long manhunt concluded with the arrest of a 17-year-old Dallas girl implicated in a homicide at a local Sonic Drive-In, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Adiah Namir Roberson faces charges related to the death of 33-year-old Daniel Shrewsbury, the restaurant’s manager, who was fatally shot on July 7 during a dispute over counterfeit currency.
The incident occurred when Roberson, accompanied by 28-year-old Joshua Albert Joseph and another woman, attempted to pay for their order with forged bills at the Sonic located in northwest San Antonio. The attempted transaction took a deadly turn after Shrewsbury intervened to stop them.
Authorities detailed that after a failed attempt with the counterfeit money, the group used real currency to settle their bill. However, a subsequent theft of additional cash from a tip cup escalated tensions. Shrewsbury followed the trio outside to note their vehicle’s license plate, a move that led to his untimely death. Joseph, who was behind the wheel of the car, reportedly cautioned the manager about the looming threat just before Roberson allegedly shot him.
In the days following, law enforcement issued warrants for murder and forgery for both Joseph and Roberson. Joseph was captured a month after the incident, while Roberson remained elusive, eventually being listed among the Texas Department of Public Safety’s top 10 “Most Wanted” fugitives.
Upon his arrest, Joseph expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing his separation from the actions taken by Roberson. “I apologize for the actions of somebody who happened to be with me,” Joseph stated. “That person made a decision they shouldn’t have made.”
The officials have noted the presence of a third individual, a woman who was at the scene during the murder. She has since been classified as a witness. Specific details concerning how authorities finally apprehended Roberson in Dallas have not been disclosed.
Shrewsbury, remembered by those close to him as a vivacious and kind-hearted individual, left a significant void among his family and colleagues. His mother, Peggy Cofield, reflected on her son’s character in an obituary tribute, noting his jovial nature and the affection he garnered from his co-workers.
“Daniel was a jokester who made everyone he worked with happy, and they all loved him so much,” Cofield remarked. She reminisced about his infectious smile and his innate ability to brighten a room, traits that endeared him to many.
The community and Shrewsbury’s family continue to grapple with the senselessness of the tragedy, hoping for justice in the wake of the young manager’s premature death. Meanwhile, police remain vigilant against the use of counterfeit money, which not only undermines businesses but can also lead to dangerous confrontations.