Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 28, 1976
Add to My HeroesGeorge Garza Rojas
Officer Rojas died after being slashed in the neck with a knife while attempting to break up a fight in the 7000 block of Harrisburg Boulevard. Officer Rojas was off duty in a club when a fight broke out. As he attempted to separate the two fighters one of the men slashed him in the neck with a hooked knife. After being cut, Officer Rojas drew his service weapon but dropped it because he was weak with blood loss. One of the two fighters picked up the gun and fled the scene.
On October 19, 1977, the suspect was tried and acquitted.
Officer Rojas had served with the Houston Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 2199
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Rojas.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 15, 2020