A new mural at Taqueria Monchy’s honors the life and dedication of Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last month. Created by artist Suly Flores, the mural stands in East End, where Esqueda grew up, and celebrates his commitment to public service and his positive spirit.

The Houston community is coming together to honor a Harris County deputy who was taken in a senseless act of violence last week.

A second person has now been charged for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of Deputy Fernando Esqueda last week.

Freda Joy Avuru, 33, has been charged with endangering a child after allegedly handling a 10-day-old baby recklessly, causing the infant’s body to flop around without supporting the head.

A second suspect, Dremone Francis, has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda.

“He loved being a deputy. He loved serving and protecting the community. He truly was a crime fighter, the type of deputies we want.”

The Sheriff's Office says the undercover officer may have had radio issues but was on the phone with another deputy before he was ambushed. He was 28-years-old and a 5-year veteran with HCSO working as part of its Violent Person's Task Force.

The Sheriff's Office says the undercover officer may have had radio issues but was on the phone with another deputy before he was ambushed. He was 28-years-old and a 5-year veteran with HCSO working as part of its Violent Person's Task Force.