police-shooting · Fort Worth, Texas

What happened after a Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit specialist was ambushed?

What happened?

Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit Specialist Edward Zapata was ambushed and shot in the eye on April 28, 2026, by Angel Cantu, who was later apprehended. Zapata is recovering from his injury and hopes to return to duty, while Cantu faces multiple aggravated assault charges and remains in jail.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: YouTube; CBS News; FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth; CBS News; WFAA; Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Timeline

  1. Edward Zapata joined the Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit (CRU).

  2. Edward Zapata graduated from the CRU academy.

  3. At approximately 11:40 a.m., Edward Zapata was ambushed and shot in the left eye by Angel Cantu while responding to a vehicle burglary call on Juliet Lane in Fort Worth; Cantu was apprehended around 5:40 p.m. after a manhunt.

  4. Edward Zapata was released from a local hospital after treatment for his eye injury.

  5. The Fort Worth Police Department, including Chief Eddie Garcia, released bodycam and security camera footage of the incident and provided updates during a news conference.

  6. Reports confirm Edward Zapata is undergoing continued treatment for his eye injury and hopes to return to duty, while Angel Cantu remains in jail.

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