Albert Diego Irvin, a 47-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 19, 2016, in Texas City, Texas. He was fatally shot during a home invasion when two armed men broke into his residence in the 7200 block of Oriole Drive. The suspects held Irvin and two other occupants at gunpoint while ransacking the house for valuables and cash. In a desperate attempt to escape, Irvin tried to run out of the house, but one of the suspects shot him in the back. He was rushed to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspects were described as one medium-built man with short hair wearing dark clothes and athletic shoes, and another thin man with long, thick dreadlocks, wearing a white bandana, khaki shorts, and white athletic shoes. They fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan. Texas City police launched an investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward. The case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek justice for Irvin's senseless death.
Irvin is remembered by his loving wife, Bobbie Taylor Irvin, and their three children, Deshonia Irvin, Chasity Taylor, and D'Asia Irvin, as well as his two brothers, Michael Ford Jr. and Mydrick Ford. The community mourns the loss of a beloved husband, father, and friend. The investigation into his murder is ongoing, and Texas City police have asked anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact them or submit anonymous tips to Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers.
Irvin's death has left a lasting impact on his family and friends, who continue to honor his memory and seek closure. The case highlights the devastating consequences of violent crime and the importance of community support in solving such tragic incidents.
