A suspect fired more than 800 rounds of ammunition at Texas police when they arrived at his home leaving one officer dead.
The suspect, who was later found dead from a gunshot wound, also injured another cop in the confrontation.
On Tuesday, a Van Zandt County Sheriff’s deputy and members of the Canton police went to the home of 42-year-old Mi Van Nguyen to serve two felony arrest warrants, according to NBC 5 .
Around 10:20 p.m., Nguyen opened fire from inside the home using a semiautomatic rifle, unleashing more than 800 rounds at authorities, according to the report. Sheriff’s Deputy Ahmed 'Adam' Sherifi was killed and Canton police officer Chris Watson was injured.
“Think about that. 800 rounds shot at the men and women whose only purpose was to carry out their duties to protect this community,” Sheriff Kevin Bridger said at a Friday press conference, according to NBC 5. “This was not simply an attack on law enforcement.…