Public Safety · Van Zandt County
A Van Zandt County sheriff's deputy was killed and a Canton police officer was seriously injured around 10:22 p.m. Tuesday during a shootout while serving felony warrants at the 4300 block of State Highway 198, according to Sheriff Kevin Bridger. The deputy killed was identified as Adam Sherifi; the injured officer, Christopher Watson, is in danger of losing an arm. The suspect, who had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer, was found dead inside the home from a gunshot wound. Texas Rangers are investigating the incident, and a vigil was held at the Van Zandt County Courthouse.
Public Safety · Van Zandt County
Five people, including four children ages 3 through 10 and their mother, died following a mobile home fire at 482 County Road 4127 in Van Zandt County, Texas. Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday; three occupants escaped on their own while the four children were found inside a bedroom. Three children were pronounced dead on scene, and the fourth child and their mother died at a hospital. Canton Independent School District confirmed some of the children attended Canton Elementary and Canton Intermediate Schools. The Van Zandt County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.
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