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Deputy Slain, Officer Hurt Serving Warrants in Texas
22 Oct
Summary
- A Texas sheriff's deputy was killed during a warrant service.
- A police officer was wounded in the right arm and needed surgery.
- The suspect was found dead inside the home from a gunshot wound.
A Texas sheriff's deputy was killed and a police officer was injured in a violent exchange of gunfire on Tuesday night. The incident unfolded as officers were attempting to serve felony warrants at a rural residence near Canton. Authorities stated that shots were fired from inside the home toward the law enforcement personnel who were positioned outside.
Law enforcement officers returned fire, and the suspect was subsequently found dead inside the home, having sustained a gunshot wound. The injured officer was transported to a hospital where they are reported to be in stable condition. This officer required surgery for a gunshot wound to the right arm.
The victim deputy and the wounded officer's identities have not yet been publicly released. The warrants served were for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation into this deadly encounter.
