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Texas Deputy Killed, Canton Officer Wounded
Texas deputy Adam Sherifi died after shooting during warrant service in Canton, leaving an officer injured.
In brief
Texas deputy Adam Sherifi died after shooting during warrant service in Canton, leaving an officer injured. Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was killed by gunfire while serving assault warrants in Canton, injuring a police officer. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas Deputy Killed
Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was shot and killed while helping Canton police serve felony assault warrants at a home south of the city.
Gunfire During Warrant Service
Deputies and officers returned fire after shots came from the home at about 10:22 p.m. Sherifi died at the scene.
Wounded Officer
Canton police officer Christopher Watson was flown to a Plano hospital in stable condition for surgery on his right arm.
Community Mourns Deputy
Sherifi leaves behind a wife and three children, including a newborn, with family gathering for a prayer vigil.
Previous Incident
Darrian Cortez Johnson pleaded guilty to capital murder in the fatal shooting of Terrell Officer Jacob Candanoza and received a life sentence without parole.
The main idea
Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was killed by gunfire while serving assault warrants in Canton, injuring a police officer.
