Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custody

HUMBLE, Texas - A suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said. 

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot during shootout, suspect in custody

What we know:

According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, deputies were called out to the intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Balmoral Bay Drive in Humble just after 10 p.m. Friday night about a shooting that was occurring. 

Officials said when deputies arrived, they saw a 38-year-old Hispanic man with a gun, at which time, the suspect engaged with constable deputies and a shootout occurred. 

Authorities said the suspect shot a constable deputy multiple times and then fled into a nearby apartment.

The injured deputy was identified as Deputy Dante Zepeda. Officials said Zepeda has been employed by the constable's office since 2025.

Zepeda was shot in the hip and the upper arm, officials said.

Officials said constables loaded the injured constable deputy into a patrol vehicle and took him to Houston Northeast Hospital. The deputy was later taken to Hermann Hospital downtown trauma center.

Authorities said the constable deputy is in stable condition and was undergoing surgery. 

Officials stated while the injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, the deputy will have a "long road to recovery."

Saturday morning, Constable Mark Herman said Zepeda's surgery was successful and he was recovering.

"Please continue to keep Deputy Zepeda, his family, and our law enforcement family in your prayers as he continues to heal," Herman said.

Another deputy was also struck by gunfire, but remained at the scene until SWAT units arrived. That deputy was later treated and released.

Authorities said they surrounded the suspect's apartment complex and a standoff occurred for a little while. 

SWAT officials later deployed CS gas, which caused the suspect to leave the apartment on his own. 

According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office, the suspect is in custody after the suspect sustained a police K-9 bite to the leg. 

The suspect has been taken to the hospital and will be taken to the county jail after receiving treatment. 

Authorities said the suspect is facing charges of aggravated assault on a police officer.

Officials said they will remain in the area for a little while to process the scene. 

What we don't know:

The suspect's name was also not released. 

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