# Texas Deputy Killed, Canton Officer Wounded

> Texas deputy Adam Sherifi died after shooting during warrant service in Canton, leaving an officer injured.
- Title: Texas Deputy Killed, Canton Officer Wounded · Dallas Express
- Summary: Texas deputy Adam Sherifi died after shooting during warrant service in Canton, leaving an officer injured. Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was killed…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/texas-deputy-killed-canton-officer-wounded-while-serving-assault-warrants
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:00:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, van zandt county, canton, deputy, assault warrants, gunshot wound, police officer, wounded officer, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was killed by gunfire while serving assault warrants in Canton, injuring a police officer.