The Dumas Police Department was called to a shooting on the 400 block of North Rankin Street, at approximately 4:26PM. The victim, Floyd Evans Jr., 39 year old B/M of Dumas, AR was transported to a local hospital where he succumb to his injuries. The suspect, Roy Owens Jr., 19 year old B/M was apprehended by officers of the Dumas Police Department and Desha County Sheriff’s Office. Owens was booked into the Dumas City Jail where he is awaiting a First Appearance for Murder in the Second Degree. If you have information concerning the case, please contact CID Eric Armstrong or CID Alan Hernandez at 870-382-5511
Dumas AR PD Investigating Murder After Confrontation
