The Brief A suspect with outstanding warrants killed Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi and injured Canton Police Officer Chris Watson on Tuesday south of Canton. The suspect died during the exchange of gunfire inside the home, while Officer Watson is recovering from surgery to remove a bullet from his arm. Sheriff Kevin Bridger held a news conference on Friday morning to provide further details on the incident and Deputy Sherifi.



Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger said what happened on Tuesday night was an  act of pure evil. 

A 42-year-old wanted felon shot and killed Deputy Adam Sherifi and shot Canton Police Officer Chris Watson.

Van Zandt County Deputy Killed

What's new:

Sheriff Bridger spoke to reporters on Friday morning to share more details about the events leading up to Tuesday night's deadly shootout.

The suspect, identified as Mi Van Nguyen, fired more than 800 rounds from a semiautomatic rifle as deputies and police officers approached his home to serve warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer.

 This individual unleashed an extraordinary amount of gunfire at the law enforcement officers who had come to serve those warrants. He fired more than 800 rounds to responding officers. Think about that. 800 rounds shot at the men and women whose only purpose was to carry out their duties to protect this community,  the sheriff said.  This was not simply an attack on law enforcement. It was an attack on the peace and security that every family in Van Zandt County and all counties deserve. It is this kind of evil that has no place in our communities. 


What's next:

Nguyen was found dead inside the residence after the shooting.

The Texas Rangers will investigate his death, and Sheriff Brinker said his department would cooperate with that investigation.

Deputy Adam Sherifi

What we know:

The sheriff's office is expected to share more information about Deputy Sherifi at Friday's news conference.

He leaves behind a wife and three young children, including a new baby born last month. His widow described him as a brave, stro
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