Texas Deputy Killed, Police Officer Wounded in Gunfire Exchange While Serving Warrants
What to Know
- A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot and a Canton police officer was wounded while serving felony warrants at a home near Canton.
- Gunfire erupted from inside the residence during the warrant service, leading to an exchange of shots between the suspect and responding officers.
- Investigators found the suspect dead inside the home, and the Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
Authorities were attempting to serve felony warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
About 10:22 p.m., law enforcement personnel reported shots being fired from inside the residence toward deputies and officers outside, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officers returned fire during an exchange that left the deputy fatally wounded and the Canton police officer injured.
The wounded officer was taken to a local hospital. Authorities did not provide details about the officer’s condition.
Investigators found the suspect dead inside the residence from a gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials did not say how the suspect sustained the fatal wound.
Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
The Texas Rangers, a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, are investigating the shooting. The Dallas Morning News has requested additional information from the agency.
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