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Canton police officer injured in shooting released from hospital

A Canton Police Department officer was released from the hospital after being injured in a shooting that occurred Tuesday night while law enforcement attempted to serve felony warrants. A sheriff's deputy was killed in the incident.

Where
Canton, Texas
When
Tuesday, October 22, 2026; released from hospital Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Van Zandt

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Chris WatsonCanton Police Department officer
  • Canton Police Departmentlaw enforcement agency
  • Medical City Planohospital providing care

The facts

  • Officer Chris Watson was injured during a shooting Tuesday while law enforcement attempted to serve felony warrants.2
  • A suspect opened fire at law enforcement attempting to serve the warrants.2
  • Watson was hit in the arm.2
  • A sheriff's deputy was killed in the shooting.2
  • Watson was released from the hospital Saturday surrounded by family, friends and law enforcement.2
  • Watson will need another surgery in the future.2
  • Medical City Plano provided Watson's care.2

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  • Canton Police Department officer injured in deadly shootout released from hospital

    cbs19.tv

  • Canton police officer injured in shooting released from hospital

    KLTV.com

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  1. Canton Police Department officer injured in deadly shootout released from hospital cbs19.tv Not rated, October 24, 2026
  2. Canton police officer injured in shooting released from hospital KLTV.com Not rated, October 24, 2026

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