Ishanae Alizia Rogers-Caldwell, a 27-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 28, 2022. She was fatally shot near her vehicle on Eastfield Avenue in East Austin. Ishanae was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. The incident occurred around 12:44 p.m., and police quickly identified Eric Deon Rollins as the primary suspect.
Rollins was seen fleeing the scene in a red Ford Mustang.
Eric Rollins was arrested on the same day as the shooting, April 28, 2022. He was later charged with capital murder for the deaths of Ishanae Rogers-Caldwell and another victim, Michael Ray Satterwhite Jr., who was killed in a separate incident on East Sixth Street just ten minutes after Ishanae's shooting. Rollins' motive was believed to be retaliation for a robbery that occurred earlier that morning.
The legal proceedings against Eric Rollins culminated in a trial that began on February 5, 2024. A Travis County jury found Rollins guilty of capital murder on February 12, 2024, and he was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The Travis County District Attorney's Office expressed gratitude to law enforcement and staff for their dedication to seeking justice for the victims' families.
This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of violent crime on individuals and communities. The families of Ishanae Rogers-Caldwell and Michael Satterwhite Jr. can now find some measure of closure and peace knowing that Rollins has been held accountable for his actions.
