Van Zandt County deputy killed, Canton officer injured in shootout

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Van Zandt County Sheriff's deputy killed

 A warrant service at a home south of Canton left a Van Zandt County Sheriff's deputy dead and a Canton police officer injured.

A suspect shot and killed a Van Zandt County Sheriff’s deputy and injured a Canton police officer Tuesday night. 

The suspect is also dead. 

What we know:

Van Zandt County deputies assisted the Canton Police Department with a warrant service around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. 

The officers approached a home in the 4300 block of State Highway 198, just south of Canton.

The suspect faced outstanding felony warrants for aggravated assault and aggravated assault on a peace officer, officials said.

Around 10:22 p.m., the suspect fired shots from inside the home at the deputies and officers outside. 

The gunfire fatally wounded a Van Zandt County deputy and injured a Canton police officer.

Officers found the suspect dead inside the residence from a gunshot wound.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the identities of anyone involved. 

What's next:

Law enforcement officials called the shooting an isolated incident and said the public faces no continuing threat.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office.

Crime and Public SafetyVan Zandt County