Alvin Marcellus Albrecht served in the U.S. Army.
Deputy Sheriff Alvin Albrecht succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while investigating a disturbance at a local bar.
When he arrived at the scene he overheard one of the men involved threaten the life of the other man. Upon hearing the threat, Deputy Albrecht turned his flashlight on the man and identified himself as a deputy.
The man immediately opened fire, striking Deputy Albrecht. The suspect then fled the scene but was followed by other officers to a nearby home. He was taken into custody a short time later.
Deputy Albrecht was taken to Grandview Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds three days later. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed on May 2nd, 1944.
Deputy Albrecht was a U.S. Army veteran.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Albrecht served with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Edinburg community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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