Irving Police Arrest One in Murder

Irving Police have one man in custody in connection with a murder.

On Tuesday, December 28, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in the 4000 block of Avalon Avenue. Officers found 29 year-old Tyvanti Johnson in the street with several gunshot wounds. Johnson was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead at Parkland Hospital.

34 year-old Mark Antonio Sample is in jail facing one charge off murder. His bond was set at $2,000,000.

Officers say additional suspects might be identified as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can call the Irving Police Department at 972-273-1010.

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