Pearland Police investigators confirmed that the bodies located at a residence in the 11500 block of Island Breeze Street appeared to be the result of a murder-suicide, however the investigation is ongoing.
The decedents were identified as Darryl Hamilton, 50 and 44-year-old Monica Jordan (born October 11, 1970). There was a 14-month of age child in the home; the child was released at the scene to Texas Child Protective Services. Hamilton and Jordan were the parents of the infant.
After responding to a 911 call on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers located the body of a deceased male near the main entry to the home. A female, also deceased, was located in another area of the home. Both of the dead suffered apparent gunshot wounds.
Based on the initial investigation, it appeared as if Hamilton was the victim of several gunshots and that Jordan had a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Both bodies were transported to the Galveston County Medical Examiner for examination. The investigation is ongoing.
Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of longtime Major League outfielder, former Commissioner’s Office staff member and MLB.com and MLB Network analyst Darryl Hamilton, who was 50:
“All of us at Major League Baseball are shocked and saddened by this tragedy. Darryl followed a successful 13-year career on the field by assembling a multifaceted career in our game, working for MLB Advanced Media and in our Baseball Operations Department before moving on to MLB Network. He was a talented and personable individual, and we were proud to call him a member of the Baseball Family. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathies to Darryl’s family and his many friends throughout our game.”
In addition, Bob Bowman, President of Business & Media for Major League Baseball, said: “Darryl Hamilton joined MLB.com in 2003 and distinguished himself with his insight, experience, humor and team spirit. As an analyst at MLB Network since 2013, he found a new role in which he excelled. In addition to being a consummate professional, he was a good friend to all at MLB.com and MLB Network, and he will be sorely missed.”
