Derek Gunter

Derek Gunter was a 29-year-old White man whose life was cut short in the fall of 2022. In the wake of his death, an online memorial page was created where friends, family, and community members could light virtual candles and share condolences in his honor.

On the afternoon of November 3, 2022, Dallas police responded to a call in the Pleasant Grove area of the city. On South Nachita Drive, they discovered Derek Gunter suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities reported at the time that the gunman had fled, and the Dallas Police Department immediately began a homicide investigation.

The investigation progressed for two weeks before police announced a major development. On November 17, 2022, authorities confirmed that they had arrested a man in connection with Derek’s death.

The suspect was identified as Rolando Rodriguez. He was charged in Dallas County in connection with the homicide under Trial Court Cause No. F22-76975. Following court proceedings, Rodriguez filed an appeal under Case No. 05-25-00093-CR.

As of the latest available information, the case remains in litigation.