Owen Constantine Dewar Jr., a 21-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity from Murphy, Texas, tragically passed away on July 30, 2020, in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1999, to Owen C. Dewar Sr. and Theresa Dewar. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially reported as a traffic accident. However, upon further investigation, it was revealed that Owen Dewar Jr.
had suffered a gunshot wound.
Grand Prairie Police Department responded to the incident around 4:50 p.m. on July 30, 2020, in the 700 block of E. Palace Parkway. When they arrived at the scene, they discovered Owen Dewar Jr. deceased in his vehicle. The investigation quickly shifted from a traffic accident to a murder investigation.
The suspect, Roland Randall, a 28-year-old male from Garland, Texas, was found and arrested at the scene. Randall was charged with murder, and investigators determined that there were no other suspects involved in the crime. The details of the relationship between Randall and Dewar Jr. have not been disclosed by the authorities.
The case brought significant attention to the Grand Prairie community, and the investigation was handled with urgency to bring justice for Owen Dewar Jr. The Grand Prairie Police Department worked diligently to gather evidence and build a case against the suspect. Roland Randall was eventually taken into custody and faced legal proceedings for the murder of Owen Dewar Jr.
The tragic loss of Owen Constantine Dewar Jr. at such a young age has left a lasting impact on his family and friends. In honor of his memory, a memorial scholarship fund was established to support students in need. The community continues to remember and honor Owen Dewar Jr. through various tributes and acts of kindness.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the dedication of law enforcement to solving crimes and bringing justice to victims and their families.
