HOUSTON – The 54-year-old man who police say had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed by two Hitchcock Police officers Tuesday in southeast Houston.
The shooting happened at 8406 Mosley Road around 1:55 p.m.
On Feb. 16th, detectives with Hitchcock Police Department started investigating George Alejandro after allegations were made that he was having sexual contact with a 13-year-old. Investigators said Alejandro had met the 13-year-old on social media and started an online relationship with her.
During an interview with Alejandro, detectives said he admitted to picking up the teen near her school in Hitchcock, taking her to a hotel and having sexual intercourse with her throughout the day.
On March 6, Alejandro was then charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On March 7, Hitchcock officers said they attempted to serve the arrest warrant on Alejandro during a traffic stop but he refused, leading officers on a short chase that ended on Mosley Road.
Alejandro then jumped out of his truck with a pistol and reportedly said “I’m not going back” while pointing a gun at two Hitchcock officers.
Two of the three officers fired their weapons, striking Alejandro multiple times. He was then transported to Memorial Herman Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The Houston Police Department and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office also responded to the shooting and will conduct their own investigation.
The officers involved from the Hitchcock Police Department have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with the department’s policy.