Ivory T.J. West Jr., a 2-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2019, in Spring, Texas. Ivory was with his father, Ivory West Sr., and a family friend in the garage of their apartment when two armed men attempted to rob them. The suspects demanded money, and when Ivory's father tried to run, he was shot multiple times. Ivory was shot and killed at the scene, while his father and the family friend sustained injuries.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation
into the incident, which was determined to be a home invasion motivated by robbery. Cecil Lakey, a 23-year-old man, was later charged with capital murder in connection with Ivory's death. Lakey was already in custody on another capital murder charge from an unrelated incident in March 2019. Physical evidence linked Lakey to the scene of Ivory's murder, and he was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the crime.
Despite the charges against Lakey, authorities believe there was a second suspect involved in the shooting who remains at large. Ivory's mother, Dorothy Harris, has publicly expressed her grief and desire for justice, urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.
The tragic loss of Ivory T.J. West Jr. has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, with a memorial now marking the spot where the incident occurred. The Harris County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information to bring the remaining suspect to justice and provide closure for Ivory's family.
