Man charged in shooting that injured 2 Precinct 4 deputy constables, Harris County DA's Office says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The suspect accused of shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables on Friday has been identified, officials said.

Edgar Villegas is under police guard at a local hospital as he receives treatment for injuries sustained while being apprehended by a police K9, authorities said.

According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting Deputy Dante Zepda and Deputy George Esparza as they responded to a shots-fired report in Humble.

Once Villegas is released from the hospital, he will be transported and booked into the Harris County Jail, officials said.

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