Arlington Police Renew Call for Public Help in Father’s Murder Investigation of 6 Children

Like detectives in Arlington continue their search for the couple who shot the father of six last month when he returned home from work, they renew their appeal to the public for help in solving the man’s murder.

Ali Ismail, 36, pulled into his driveway at the 1400 block of Prentice Street before dawn on Valentine’s Day and was shot by unknown person.

Ismail was the father of six children, and his wife is expecting a seventh child.

In the early days of the investigation, detectives investigating Ismail’s murder shared video footage recorded on security cameras that they said showed two people attempting to break into cars in Ismail’s area shortly before he returned home.

The video also shows one of the men approaching a car parked in Ismail’s driveway. Less than a minute later, he returned home from a night shift and immediately came under fire, police said.

Police said two people who were on Ismail’s driveway ran east along Prentice Street after the shooting. After that, the police did not say where the couple is believed to have gone, nor did they reveal their identities.

“In the weeks that followed, homicide detectives worked tirelessly to identify the suspects. But at the moment, investigative ties have been exhausted, no additional information has been received, and the suspects remain at large,” the police said in a statement.

Friday afternoon Arlington Police They are expected to share details of their efforts to solve Ismail’s murder as they and the family once again look to the public for help in the case.

“We want justice for our brother. Six children, one on the way. Osman Salat said after Ismail’s funeral last month. “He has a lot of friends. You see how many people came out. Someone who was very visible in the community. We wanted to remember him.”

Police have previously asked homeowners in the area to check their home surveillance systems to see if they have any footage that can help with the case. Meanwhile, Oak Farms Dairy in Dallas has offered $10,000 to anyone who provides information that will lead to an arrest and a successful prosecution of the case.

Anyone with information is strongly advised to contact Detective Hall of the Arlington Police Department at 817-459-5325.

A GoFundMe set up help Ismail’s family with expenses.