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Deputy Sheriff Adam Sherifi was shot and killed while serving a felony warrant at the 4300 block of State Highway 198 in Van Zandt County.
Deputy Sherifi was assisting Canton police officers serving outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer. Around 10:22 p.m., shots were fired from the home and toward officers outside the residence, and gunfire was exchanged. Deputy Sherifi was mortally wounded and died at the scene.
A Canton police officer was also wounded and was transported to the local hospital.
Deputy Sherifi's survivors include his wife and three children.
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Adam is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Adam is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Adam is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2026, 5 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2026, 30 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 156th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2026, 30 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 158th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.3%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Adam among them.
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