Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, June 27, 1990
James Bruce Irby
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 Officer Irby five times with a .357 handgun.
The suspect was convicted of Officer Irby's murder and subsequently sentenced to death.
Officer Irby is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to death
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I'm sorry for your pain and lost. May God be with you always.
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