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Tarrant County · Public Safety

Fort Worth police specialist reportedly returns to work after line-of-duty injury

His reported return follows a May 1 hospital release, but available reporting does not say whether he resumed full duties or has work restrictions.

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Published reporting indicates that Fort Worth Police Community Response Unit Specialist Edward Zapata has returned to work about three months after suffering a line-of-duty injury.

His reported return follows his May 1 release from the hospital. He had been injured while responding to a burglary call in north Fort Worth.

Earlier reporting identified Zapata as a Civilian Response Unit specialist and a 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

What remains unclear

The available reporting does not establish whether Zapata resumed full duties or returned with work restrictions.