Officer-Involved Shooting in Houston Leaves One HPD Sergeant Wounded, Suspect Charged

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Two Houston police officers, Sergeant P. George and HPD Sergeant K. Burch, responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person with a weapon at 10500 Mykawa Road on July 17, at approximately 11:35 p.m. Upon arrival, the suspect, Bobby Jose Alvarado, opened fire, striking Sergeant George. The officers returned fire, hitting Alvarado, and provided life-saving measures to both parties. Sergeant George was transported to an area hospital in stable condition and treated and released. Alvarado, 36, is currently in the hospital and faces two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer in the 487th State District Court.

Key Takeaways:

  • The shooting occurred on July 17, at approximately 11:35 p.m., at 10500 Mykawa Road in Houston, Texas.
  • Sergeant P. George, a 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, was struck by the suspect and transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
  • Sergeant K. Burch, a 10-year veteran of the HPD, discharged his duty weapon but was not injured.
  • The suspect, Bobby Jose Alvarado, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer in the 487th State District Court.
  • HPD Special Investigations Unit Detectives are leading the investigation, assisted by the Internal Affairs Division and the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
  • Both the officer and suspect were transported to area hospitals in stable conditions.

Statistics:

  • The shooting occurred at 10500 Mykawa Road in Houston, Texas, on July 17.
  • Sergeant P. George has 25 years of experience with the HPD, and Sergeant K. Burch has 10 years.
  • The suspect, Bobby Alvarado, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer.
  • Both the officer and suspect were transported to area hospitals in stable conditions.

Sources:

  • Houston Police Department press release
  • Harris County District Attorney's Office