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BREAKING: East Texas deputy and suspect killed, officer wounded in exchange of gunfire
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin
· October 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy has been killed and a Canton police officer wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a wanted suspect who also died at the scene Tuesday night, according to Sheriff Kevin Bridgett.Deputy
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What is this story about? A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy has been killed and a Canton police officer wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a wanted suspect who also died at the scene Tuesday night, according to Sheriff Kevin Bridgett.Deputy
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