Deputy killed, police officer injured in warrant service shooting

Who's involved

• Adam SherifiVan Zandt County Sheriff's Office deputy, fatally shot
• Canton Police DepartmentAgency assisting with warrant service; one officer injured
• Van Zandt County Sheriff's OfficeAgency responding to warrant service
• Nicole Mason-DriverCity of Malakoff Mayor
• Texas Municipal Police AssociationLaw enforcement organization
• U.S. Rep. Lance GoodenU.S. Representative

The facts

• Van Zandt County and Canton Police assisted at warrant service at 4300 block of State Highway 198 south of Canton around 10 p.m. Oct. 20.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Suspect had outstanding felony warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer from Canton Police.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Shots were fired from inside the residence toward law enforcement at approximately 10:22 p.m.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Law enforcement returned fire during the exchange of gunfire.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Deputy Adam Sherifi was fatally wounded in the exchange.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• A Canton police officer sustained injuries and was transported for treatment.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden The deputy made the ultimate sacrifice serving the community.^{1 2 3}
• Texas Municipal Police Association The deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty.^{1 2 3}