A second suspect, Dremone Francis, has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
Mug shot of Dremone Francis, 26, who has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda .Dremone Francis, 26, has been charged with capital murder and is currently booked in the Harris County Jail.On Wednesday night, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its own when Deputy Fernando Esqueda , 28, was shot and killed while on duty.
Deputy Esqueda and other officers responded to a call about a man who had pistol-whipped a Little Caesars employee on Wallisville Road after becoming upset over an incorrect pizza order. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Ronnie Palmer, reportedly left the restaurant and drove to another location on Italian Cypress Trail. Esqueda, who was working undercover, followed Palmer.
During the confrontation at the second location, Palmer allegedly opened fire on Esqueda. When additional officers arrived, they found Esqueda’s patrol car riddled with bullet holes, and Esqueda critically wounded. He was rushed to LBJ Hospital by a private vehicle but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
The loss of Deputy Esqueda has deeply affected the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Gonzalez described Esqueda as a dedicated officer who loved serving and protecting the community. Esqueda had been with the department for five years, working in the Elite Violent Person Taskforce, and was known for his commitment to fighting crime.
SEE ALSO: Undercover Harris County deputy killed while searching for man who pistol-whipped Little Caesars employee“Our hearts are broken by the loss of Deputy Esqueda,” said Sheriff Gonzalez. “He exemplified the best qualities of law enforcement, and his dedication to our community will never be forgotten.”Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston.
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