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Lucas Roper, 19, indicted in the death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 19-year-old faces charges related to evidence tampering in connection with the death.
A grand jury in Dallas County has taken action in a drowning case. The incident involved a high school senior who died in Lake Ray Hubbard. His family had sought a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Further details about the case are available from the Dallas County Medical Examiner. An autopsy report provides some insight into the final moments before the drowning occurred. A 19-year-old faces charges related to evidence tampering in connection with the death.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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