The Canton police officer who was severely injured during an intense exchange of gunfire has been released from the hospital.

According to Sheriff Kevin Bridger, Officer Chris Watson was among the responding deputies and officers who were attempting to make contact with 42-year-old Mi Van Nguyen who opened fire on authorities from inside his home with a semiautomatic rifle around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Van Zandt County sheriff's deputy Ahmed 'Adam' Sherifi was killed while helping Canton police serve two felony arrest warrants at Nguyen's home south of Canton.

Bridger said Nguyen fired more than 800 rounds at law enforcement.


Nguyen was later found dead inside the residence from a gunshot wound. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

Canton Police Department said Officer Watson will have another surgery in the future, with a long road to recovery ahead of him.

CPD also wanted to clarify that Officer Watson was not and is not in danger of losing his arm.

No additional information about a possible motive was provided during Friday's news conference, and Bridger did not take questions from reporters.

Bridger characterized what happened Tuesday night as an act of  pure evil  while contrasting the suspect's actions with the life Sherifi chose to lead.

 Where one man chose violence, Adam chose a life of service,  Bridger said.  Where one man brought fear and destruction, Adam took an oath and gave his life. Providing the safety for our community. 

The sheriff said the shooting was an isolated incident and that the suspect no longer poses a threat.
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