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Deputy killed and Canton officer wounded during Van Zandt County warrant service
A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy was killed and a Canton police officer injured in a gunfight at a home south of Canton Tuesday night. The suspect, who was wanted on felony warrants, was found dead inside; Texas Rangers are investigating.
A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy was killed and a Canton police officer was wounded Tuesday night during an exchange of gunfire at a home south of Canton, authorities said. The suspect was also found dead at the residence.
Deputies were helping Canton police serve felony warrants at a home in the 4300 block of State Highway 198 around 10 p.m. Oct. 20, according to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office. The warrants, issued by Canton police, were for aggravated assault and aggravated assault of a peace officer.
At about 10:22 p.m., officers outside the home reported that shots were being fired at them from inside, the sheriff’s office said. Officers returned fire, and the deputy and Canton officer were wounded.
The Canton officer was taken to a local hospital. Authorities had not released information about the officer’s condition. The deputy died from the shooting. The suspect was found dead inside the home from a gunshot wound, the sheriff’s office said.
Officials had not publicly identified the deputy, officer or suspect. The sheriff’s office said there was no continuing threat to the public and described the shooting as an isolated incident. The Texas Rangers are investigating.