Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Albert Vasquez was shot and killed while patrolling a housing complex at 6200 Marinette Drive during an off-duty security assignment at approximately 10:30 pm.
He and three other officers had just arrested five suspects on narcotics violations and walked them to the security office. Three suspects had been handcuffed, and the remaining two were handcuffed together. One of those two suspects was walking with a crutch due to an injury to his leg.
The three officers and three handcuffed suspects walked into the security office when they heard gunshots outside. One of the officers immediately exited the office and observed the suspect with the crutch shooting Officer Vasquez. The suspect then opened fire on the other officer, striking him in the chest. Despite being critically wounded, the officer was able to return fire and struck the suspect in the leg.
The suspect was taken into custody and charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder. He was sentenced to life in prison on October 23, 2002, after the jury became deadlocked on whether or not to sentence him to death.
Officer Vasquez had served with the Houston Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, ages ten months and six years, and his parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Vasquez gave the Houston Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Vasquez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Alberto Vasquez is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Houston Police Department, 84 of 117 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alberto Vasquez's cause is highlighted.
How Alberto Vasquez Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alberto Vasquez is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alberto Vasquez was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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