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Precinct 4 deputy released from hospital after being shot during Humble apartment gunfight
By Christian Hudspeth at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue. The agency also...
Key takeaway In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The release of Deputy Dante Zepeda from the hospital is a welcome development for the law enforcement community in the Houston area, including neighboring Brazoria County. As a Precinct 4 deputy, Zepeda's work may have occasionally brought him to Pearland , where residents value the bravery and dedication of public servants like him. The fact that Zepeda was shot while responding to a call in a nearby apartment complex serves as a stark reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers take every day to keep their communities safe. The support of first responders and community members has been crucial in Zepeda's recovery, and it will be important to continue monitoring the case against Edgar Villegas, the suspect charged with aggravated assault on a public servant, as it moves through the court system. Villegas's preliminary court appearance on June 22 will be a key milestone in the pursuit of justice for Zepeda and the Precinct 4 constable's office.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue. The agency also...
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