Joshua Harewood, 27, was fatally shot on the morning of March 23, 2016, on the 2700 block of Lewiston Avenue in Southeast Dallas. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police opened an investigation into the killing.

Three days later, on March 26, 2016, 36-year-old James Hightower was arrested in DeSoto, Texas, after an observant citizen reportedly recognized him and alerted authorities. Hightower was described by police as armed and dangerous and was held on a $200,000 bond. He was charged with murder in connection with Harewood’s death; at trial Hightower asserted self-defense and defense of property, but a jury convicted him and he received a 65-year prison sentence.

Anyone who knew Joshua, his routines in Southeast Dallas, or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.