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

What happened?

Court pending

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.

6 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 15, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: YouTube; FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth; 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.

What people are asking

Where was Zapata shot?

CRU Specialist Edward Zapata was shot in the left eye with shrapnel from a pellet rifle during an ambush on the 3500 block of Juliet Lane in Fort Worth, Texas.

What is the status of Angel Cantu?

Angel Cantu remains in the Tarrant County Jail, facing three counts of aggravated assault against a public servant and a parole violation. His bond is set at $300,000, and no court outcomes have been publicly reported as of early May 2026.

Will Edward Zapata return to duty?

Edward Zapata hopes to return to duty with the Civilian Response Unit once he fully recovers, but doctors are currently uncertain if he will fully regain his sight.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled by analyzing news reports from local media outlets and official police statements regarding the incident and its aftermath.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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