A Van Zandt County sheriff's deputy was killed and a Canton police officer was wounded on Oct. 20, while officers were trying to serve a warrant just after 10 p.m. The incident happened in the 4300 block of State Highway 198, just south of Canton.
According to a press release from Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger, the wanted person had outstanding felony warrants from the Canton Police Department for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer. Personnel on the scene reported that shots were fired from inside the residence at those serving the warrant, about 10:22 p.m. Deputy Adam Sherifi was fatally wounded. He is survived by a wife and three children.
A procession carried Sherifi's body from Dallas to Canton on the morning of Oct. 26, and residents and first responders lined the route. Funeral services were scheduled for Oct. 28 in Canton.
Canton police officer Chris Watson was hit in the upper arm during the exchange of gunfire. He had surgery at a hospital and was released on Oct. 24, according to the department.