Deputy Shot in Bed, Fights for Recovery

Deputy Shot in Bed, Fights for Recovery

From Denver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! by The Daily News Now!

May 9, 2026 · 1 min

About this episode

A Harris County deputy, Augustine Arellano, is recovering from severe injuries sustained in a random drive-by shooting.

A Harris County deputy, Augustine Arellano, survived a random drive-by shooting that left him with severe injuries. The bullet missed his daughter and struck him, causing a pierced intestine, punctured colon, and fractured spine. Despite the trauma, Arellano is on the road to recovery. The familys struggles are compounded by a previous storm that destroyed their home and a construction companys unexpected cost increases for their new home. The shooter, Rodrigo Arraiga Junior, is charged with deadly conduct and held on a $75,000 bond. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ea5cf9e89408f87

Topics covered

  • shooting
  • recovery
  • law enforcement
  • family struggles
  • crime
  • community support

Keywords

  • Harris County
  • Augustine Arellano
  • shooting
  • recovery
  • Rodrigo Arraiga Junior
  • family struggles
  • construction costs

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harris County

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