# Pure Evil: Gunman Fired 800+ Rounds in Texas Deputy's Killing

> Texas deputy dies after suspect fires 800+ rounds during warrant service.
- Title: Pure Evil: Gunman Fired 800+ Rounds in Texas Deputy's Killing
- Summary: Texas deputy dies after suspect fires 800+ rounds during warrant service. A suspect fired over 800 rounds from a semiautomatic rifle at officers, killing Van…
- Keywords: van zandt county, adam al-sherifi, mi van nguyen, canton police, sheriff kevin bridger, texas rangers, state highway 198, deputy brandon fontenot, chris watson, news, politics, Pure
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/pure-evil-gunman-fired-800-plus-rounds-in-texas-deputys-killing-sheriff-says
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-24T22:00:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: van zandt county, adam al-sherifi, mi van nguyen, canton police, sheriff kevin bridger, texas rangers, state highway 198, deputy brandon fontenot, chris watson, news, politics
## Suspect Identified
Sheriff Kevin Bridger identified Mi Van Nguyen, 42, as the suspect who fired 800+ rounds during warrant service.

> This individual unleashed an extraordinary amount of gunfire at the law enforcement officers who had come to serve those warrants.
## Shooting Details
The attack occurred in the 4300 block of State Highway 198 south of Canton, killing deputy Adam Al-Sherifi.
## Wounded Officer
Deputy Brandon Fontenot aided Canton Officer Chris Watson, who was wounded and later had a bullet removed.
## Deputy's Death
Deputy Adam Al-Sherifi died October 20 while helping Canton police serve felony warrants.
## Funeral Scheduled
Funeral services for Al-Sherifi are set for October 28 at Gravity Athletics in Canton.
## Key takeaway

A suspect fired over 800 rounds from a semiautomatic rifle at officers, killing Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Al-Sherifi and wounding a Canton police officer.