Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that state authorities are actively participating in the search for a person of interest in the ambush shooting of a Houston-area deputy. The incident resulted in the tragic death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Fernando Esqueda, a 28-year-old and five-year veteran of the force.
The manhunt is focused on Ronnie Palmer, 44, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of Deputy Esqueda. Palmer is also a suspect in an aggravated assault case at a Little Ceasar's pizzeria in East Harris County.
