In a somber turn of events, local authorities were alerted to a distressing discovery on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, when Rowlett Police received a chilling 911 call at approximately 8:11 a.m. The caller reported the presence of a body in the water near the 1300 block of Rowlett Road, sparking an immediate response from emergency services.
The Rowlett Fire Department dive rescue team promptly initiated efforts to recover the body. Assisting in the operation were personnel from the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Medical Examiner's Office, who quickly arrived at the scene to conduct further investigations and retrieve the deceased individual.
Due to significant decomposition, the body has not yet been identified. The Rowlett Police Department has deferred the task of identification to the Dallas Medical Examiner, who will utilize their expertise and resources to ascertain the identity of the deceased.
Updates regarding the identification of the deceased and any significant developments in the investigation will be promptly provided.
