Van Zandt County deputy killed, officer injured while serving warrants in Texas
A sheriff’s deputy was killed and a police officer was injured when a wanted man opened fire as they served arrest warrants near Canton, Texas, according to local officials. The suspect was found dead inside the home.
Canton police officers and Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputies went to a residence in the 4300 block of State Highway 198, just south of Canton in East Texas, at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the agencies said.
The suspect had outstanding felony warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
At around 10:22 p.m., the suspect opened fire from inside the residence toward officers and deputies outside, according to the statements. Law enforcement personnel returned fire, and a deputy and a Canton police officer were shot during the exchange.
The deputy, identified as Adam Sherifi, died from his injuries. He leaves behind a wife and young children.
The Canton officer suffered a gunshot wound to his right arm and was initially taken to a local hospital before being flown to a hospital in Plano. The police department said he is in stable condition and will undergo surgery on his arm.
The suspect was found dead inside the residence with a gunshot wound. Officials have not released his name or said whether his wound was self-inflicted or caused by police gunfire.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
