Justitie · Canton warrant shootingCanton Texas shootout: Sheriff says gunman fired more than 800 roundsGeschreven 24 oktober 2026 om 11:04 UTCKijkenTranscript0:07A gunman fired more than 800 rounds in the shootout that killed a deputy.0:11Sheriff Kevin Bridger gave that figure Friday, identifying the gunman as 42-year-old0:15Mee Van Nguyen.0:17Canton Police Officer Chris Watson survived an arm wound and is recovering after0:21surgery.0:21On October 21st, we reported a deputy killed, an officer wounded, and a suspect0:26found dead.0:27We left all three unnamed, and the wounded officer's condition was unknown.0:31Investigators still have to determine how Nguyen received his fatal gunshot wound.0:35Officers went to Nguyen's home on State Highway 198, just south of Canton in Van0:41Zant County.0:42The home was in the highway's 4,300 block.0:44Sheriff's deputies were helping Canton police serve two felony arrest warrants.0:49The encounter unfolded Tuesday night, October 20, around 10.0:52Bridger described gunfire beginning roughly 20 minutes after officers arrived.0:57Those are approximate times.0:58Nguyen opened fire from inside the residence toward officers outside, and officers1:02returned fire, the sheriff said.1:04The warrants accused Nguyen of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and1:08aggravated assault on a peace officer.1:10They gave officers grounds to attempt an arrest.1:13The allegations hadn't been tested at trial, and they don't explain why he opened1:17fire.1:18Deputy Ahmed Adam Al-Sharifi and Watson were both struck.1:21Al-Sharifi died.1:23His brother had earlier identified him as Adam Sharifi before the Sheriff's Office1:26formally named him.1:27Deputy Brandon Fonteneau was also among the personnel involved in the warrant1:31service attempt.1:32Watson was shot in the right arm and flown to Plano for surgery.1:35Bridger said he's stable and recovering.1:38His arm injury, surgery, and stable condition were already public before Friday's1:42briefing.1:42His recovery continues.1:44Another officer helped provide life-saving assistance while the gunfire continued.1:48Bridger praised that officer's focus, saying, he stayed focused and protected1:52everyone.1:52The sheriff's ammunition figure describes the scale of the firing.1:56He hasn't explained how the rounds were counted.1:58Al-Sharifai was a husband and father of two children, including a newborn.2:02His widow and mother attended Friday's briefing, surrounded by fellow deputies.2:06Bridger told them there were no words he could offer to take away their pain.2:09Bridger also said, This kind of evil has no place in our communities.2:13He used those words to condemn the attack.2:15Investigators are still working through the exchange of gunfire.2:18In Gian was found dead inside the home after the firing ended.2:22Officials haven't determined whether his fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted or2:26caused by law enforcement gunfire.2:28The Texas Rangers are investigating, with the Sheriff's Office cooperating.Lees het artikelTijdlijn van het verhaalHeyDexDe korte video ↗Wie meldde watPunten die meer dan één medium melddeDeputy death in the exchange2 mediaSuspect found dead inside the home2 mediaShots fired and law enforcement return fire2 mediaCanton officer injured in the exchange2 mediaDeputies assisting Canton police with warrant service2 mediaInjured officer’s reported condition2 mediaTexas Rangers lead the investigation2 mediaOfficer transported for medical care2 mediaWhether the suspect’s wound was self-inflicted2 mediaPunten die maar één medium meldde7Alleen gemeld door CBS19Deputy identified by his brother21 okt, 10:19 UTCSheriff’s statement on public safety21 okt, 10:19 UTCUnconfirmed report about an alleged sword assault21 okt, 10:19 UTCAlleen gemeld door CBS TexasDeputy struck during the exchange21 okt, 10:43 UTCOfficer hospitalized after the exchange21 okt, 11:30 UTCSuspect’s outstanding felony warrants21 okt, 10:43 UTCHeadline’s promise of a public update23 okt, 11:30 UTCElke regel is de bewering zoals wij die uit het bericht van dat medium hebben vastgelegd. Vergeleken per 23 oktober 2026 om 15:16 UTC.
