Houston Police Department officers observed Jared Albert Alvarez driving erratically and attempted to pull him over. He refused to stop and turned down a cul-de-sac, where his vehicle got lodged on a rock. Officer Fikes walked towards the vehicle ordered Alvarez out. Alvarez opened fire, wounding the officer in both arms. Officer Dodson returned fire, killing Alvarez at the scene.
Victim's Name: Jared Albert Alvarez
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 18, 2013
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Grand jury/No bill or Cleared
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban