2 Harris County Precinct 4 deputies shot, 1 hospitalized after 'ambush' in Humble apartment complex, investigators say - ABC13 Houston

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Humble, Texas
15900 block of Woodland Hills Drive, apartment complex
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Incident type
Shooting, Assault

Summary

Shooting Humble Texas in Humble, Texas: Two Harris County Precinct 4 deputies were shot in what investigators described as an ambush at a Humble apartment complex on the 15900 block of Woodland Hills Drive at about 10 p.m. on Friday. Deputy Dante Zepeda was struck in the hip and upper arm and was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston for surgery. A second deputy was shot, held the perimeter until SWAT arrived, and was later treated and released. The suspect, who fired a shotgun loaded with pellet projectiles, retreated into an apartment unit and was taken into custody by SWAT; he was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Deputy Dante Zepeda Unknown Hospitalized
Unidentified male suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

2 Harris County Precinct 4 deputies shot, 1 hospitalized after 'ambush' in Humble apartment complex, investigators say - ABC13 Houston

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