On the evening of October 21, 2023, a violent altercation erupted at Los Agaves Jalisco's Grill & Cantina in Borger, Texas, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Jose Alvarez from Houston. The incident began around 9:30 p.m. when a disturbance escalated into a physical confrontation in the restaurant's parking lot. During the fight, multiple individuals retrieved firearms from their vehicles, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
Upon arrival, Borger police officers discovered several individuals with gunshot wounds. Jose Alvarez was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other men sustained critical injuries: Jose DeLeon, 31, of Houston; Troy Preas, 49, of Borger; and Troy Geraldizo, 31, of Borger. All were transported to local hospitals, where they were listed in critical but stable condition.
In the aftermath of the shooting, 25-year-old Borger resident Seth Preas was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities indicated that additional arrests and charges were anticipated as the investigation progressed. Preliminary reports suggested that the deadly confrontation at the restaurant may have been linked to an earlier dispute at a nearby bar, Main Street Bar, though details remained under investigation.
The Borger Police Department emphasized that the incident appeared to be isolated, posing no ongoing threat to the community. They urged any witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation. In response to the violence, local authorities expressed a commitment to maintaining public safety and a zero-tolerance stance toward such behavior in Borger.
