Public Safety · Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County Deputy Killed, Officer Injured in Warrant-Service Shootout
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.