Second Arrest Made in the Ambush Killing of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Authorities in Harris County have apprehended and charged a second suspect, Dremone Francis, in the ambush and fatal shooting of Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the arrest and announced that Francis faces a capital murder charge for his alleged involvement. The arrest occurred shortly after another suspect, Ronald “Ronnie” Palmer Jr., 44, was detained for his role in the same incident. The sequence of events leading to the deputy’s …