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Van Zandt County deputy killed in shootout to be honored with procession

Deputy Adam Sherifi of the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office was killed Tuesday night while helping serve felony arrest warrants. A 64-mile procession will escort his body from Dallas to a funeral home in Canton on Monday, and his funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday.

Where
Canton and Dallas, Van Zandt County
When
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Van Zandt Dallas

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 13:00. Funeral service for Deputy Adam Sherifi (Gravity Athletics, 29418 State Highway 64, Canton)1 2

Who's involved

  • Deputy Adam SherifiVan Zandt County Sheriff's Deputy
  • Mi Van NguyenGunman
  • Officer Chris WatsonCanton police officer wounded in shooting
  • Van Zandt County Sheriff's OfficeLaw enforcement agency
  • Texas RangersInvestigating the shooting

The facts

  • Deputy Adam Sherifi, age 31, was killed while helping serve felony arrest warrants.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The gunman, Mi Van Nguyen, was found dead inside the residence.1
  • Canton police Officer Chris Watson was wounded in the arm during the shooting.2
  • Officer Watson was released from a Plano hospital Saturday and requires another surgery.2
  • The procession is scheduled to leave the Dallas County medical examiner's office at 10 a.m. Monday.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The procession will travel approximately 64 miles from Dallas to Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.2
  • Sherifi is survived by his wife and three young children, including a newborn.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.2

Who said what

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

  • Investigators It is still not clear if gunman was struck during shootout or killed himself.1

How they headlined it

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  • Deputy killed in shootout to be honored with procession

    FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

  • 64-mile procession Monday will honor slain Van Zandt County deputy; funeral is Wednesday

    Dallas News

  • Fallen Van Zandt County deputy honored with procession back to Canton

    CBS News

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  1. Deputy killed in shootout to be honored with procession FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. 64-mile procession Monday will honor slain Van Zandt County deputy; funeral is Wednesday Dallas News Not rated, October 26, 2026

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