Houston, Texas — On July 17, 2025, Houston Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person with a weapon. Officers located an individual matching the provided description walking in the roadway in the 10500 block of Mykawa Road. As officers exited their patrol vehicle, the suspect, 36-year-old Bobby Jose Alvarado opened fire, striking one of the officers. Officers returned fire, striking Alvarado. Officers provided life-saving measures to both the officer and Alvarado. The officer and Alvarado were transported to area hospitals in stable conditions.
Alvarado is charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer in the 487th State District Court. The wounded officer, Sergeant P. George was transported to an area hospital in stable condition where he was treated and released. The sergeant discharged his duty weapon in the incident. He was sworn in as an HPD officer in February 1997 and is assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division. HPD Sergeant K. Burch who also discharged his duty weapon, was not injured in the incident. He was sworn in as an HPD officer in April 2014 and is also assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division.
