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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