USA. – Residents and members of law enforcement services gathered on Monday along roads and overpasses in Texas to honour deputy sheriff Adam Al-Sherifi, who was shot dead while carrying out his duties. The 31-year-old leaves behind his wife and three young children, including a newborn baby. His funeral service takes place today in Canton.
According to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, Al-Sherifi on 20 October helped other officers execute criminal warrants at a residence south of Canton when a suspect began shooting at them from the house. Sheriff Kevin Bridger said according to local media reports the suspect fired more than 800 shots. Al-Sherifi was shot dead and a Canton police officer was wounded in the arm. The suspect, 42-year-old Mi Van Nguyen, was later found dead inside the residence. It is unclear whether he was struck by police bullets or took his own life.
Al-Sherifi's wife, Kyleigh, described him on social media as brave, strong and good-hearted and said he laughed hard and loved even harder. The loss leaves the family without a husband and father, while the community pays tribute to an officer who died in the line of duty.
The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office thanked the public and fellow emergency service workers for their support and asked that the family be kept in their thoughts.
Sources: CBS Texas, KLTV, Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, Associated Press
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