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On April 28, 2026, Civilian Response Unit (CRU) Officer Edward Zapata was

responding to what should have been a routine call when a subject opened fire causing

serious injury to CRU Officer Zapata, who is now facing multiple surgeries and will

require time to heal and recover.
 

A retired Marine and former DFW PD officer who has spent most of his life protecting,

serving, and helping others chose to serve his community by joining the Fort Worth

Police Community Response Unit. Now it is our turn to do the same for him.


While he is expected to recover, he will face several challenges on his path to recovery

including unexpected financial obstacles. We are asking for donations to help CRU

Officer Zapata and his family during this time.
 

Every donation and prayer serves as a reminder that CRU Officer Zapata and his family

are not alone in this fight.
 

Thank you for your incredible kindness and for standing with CRU Officer Zapata during

this challenging journey. Fort Worth Strong


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On April 28, 2026, Civilian Response Unit (CRU) Officer Edward Zapata was

responding to what should have been a routine call...

On April 28, 2026, Civilian Response Unit (CRU) Officer Edward Zapata was

responding to what should have been a routine call when a subject opened fire causing

serious injury to CRU Officer Zapata, who is now facing multiple surgeries and will

require time to heal and recover.
 

A retired Marine and former DFW PD officer who has spent most of his life protecting,

serving, and helping others chose to serve his community by joining the Fort Worth

Police Community Response Unit. Now it is our turn to do the same for him.


While he is expected to recover, he will face several challenges on his path to recovery

including unexpected financial obstacles. We are asking for donations to help CRU

Officer Zapata and his family during this time.
 

Every donation and prayer serves as a reminder that CRU Officer Zapata and his family

are not alone in this fight.
 

Thank you for your incredible kindness and for standing with CRU Officer Zapata during

this challenging journey. Fort Worth Strong

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Anonymous
As a former LEO and military member I say thank you. Your selflessness under extreme conditions while wounded and still ensuring that woman is in a safer location than you exemplifies what is it to he an LEO and a damned fine Human. Again thank you. Virtus et Honos
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Michael Reardon
Praying for you, your family, and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Arthur Guajardo
Praying for a speedy recovery!
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Sydney Tapia
Sending my prayers to you and your family.
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Rebecca Occkiogrosso
I am praying for a speedy recovery. I donated in honor of my dad, who was an Irving Police Officer.
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Maria Alvarado
Wishing you the best sir. Praying for your recovery. Thank you for your service to our country and to your community. God bless you.

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