Police Officer James Bruce Irby
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 27, 1990

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 27, 1990
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Officer James Irby was shot and killed when he stopped a car for a minor traffic violation. As he was talking with the driver, the passenger exited the vehicle and shot Irby five times with a .357 Magnum. The suspect was convicted of Officer Irby's murder and sentenced to death.

Officer Irby is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.