A late-night altercation in southeast Houston led to a Houston Police Department sergeant and a suspect being shot. The shooting occurred after reports of a suspicious person armed with a weapon. According to Click2Houston, the encounter happened just after 11:30 p.m. near Mykawa Road and Almeda Genoa, in the vicinity of Hobby Airport.
HPD sergeants responded to the call and were immediately met with gunfire. One of the officers, later identified as Sgt. Paul George, a 27-year veteran of the force, was struck in the leg. Despite the chaos, the officers managed to quickly return fire at the gunman. Both Sgt. George and the suspect were able to receive medical treatment on-site before being transported to the hospital in stable condition, as reported by ABC13.
Assistant Chief Adrian Rodriguez addressed the media, stating, "I wanna say that our prayers and thoughts are with the sergeant that is recovering in the hospital right now," emphasizing the daily risks taken by the officers to ensure public safety. In a harrowing radio transmission, the injured sergeant reportedly conveyed their condition, stating, "There are two tourniquets on me. I am bleeding, but I am alive," as mentioned by Click2Houston.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire expressed relief that the injuries to Sgt. Paul George were non-life-threatening, and noted George was in "good spirits." "This incident reminds us of the daily dangers our officers face in service to our city. Their courage and dedication do not go unnoticed," Whitmire said in a statement obtained by ABC13. The mayor emphasized his commitment to public safety and support for HPD. Further details on the shootout have yet to be released as the investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
