10/22/2026
VAN ZANDT COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
October 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Standing Together During a Time of Loss
Good morning,
As we enter day two, the emotions begin to set in, and the reality of what has happened becomes even more difficult to comprehend. Yet, despite the heartbreak, the men and women of law enforcement must continue to answer the call to serve. It is what we have sworn to do, and it is what we are called to do.
Many of our officers, dispatchers, and detention officers are taking much-needed time to be with their families, process the events of the last 24 hours, and mourn the loss of our beloved Deputy and fellow Peace Officers Association member, Adam Sherifi.
During times like these, we are reminded that behind every badge, every uniform, and every radio transmission is a person with a family, friends, and loved ones.
Over the past 24 hours, we have witnessed an overwhelming response from law enforcement agencies across multiple counties, state officials, and first responders throughout Texas. Agencies have stepped forward without hesitation to stand beside Van Zandt County during one of our most difficult moments.
This is what the law enforcement family does. When one of us hurts, we all hurt. When one of us falls, the rest of us stand together.
The Van Zandt County Peace Officers Association remains committed to standing beside our members, their families, and every first responder affected by these events. We will continue providing support in every way possible.
Donations and Family Support
We have received numerous messages from individuals, businesses, and organizations asking how they can help.
Donations may be made through the Association’s Cash App or Venmo accounts, listed below.
VENMO:VZCPOA26
CASHAPP:$VZCPOA
Cash and check donations may also be delivered to:
Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office
1220 West Dallas Street
Checks should be made payable to:
Van Zandt County Peace Officers Association
Please designate one of the following in the memo line:
* Investigator Henson’s Family
* Deputy Sherifi’s Family
* Officer Watson
We are incredibly grateful for every donation, prayer, message, and act of kindness shown to our law enforcement family.
We also anticipate sharing information regarding a fundraiser scheduled for this weekend. Additional details will be released as soon as they become available.
A Community United in Prayer
Today, I ask that you continue to lift up Investigator Henson and his family in prayer as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
I also ask that you pray for Deputy Sherifi’s family, his friends, his fellow deputies, and everyone whose life he touched.
Please Keep Officer Watson and his family in your prayers as he begins his road to recovery
Scripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV):
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”
And in Matthew 5:4 (KJV):
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
While we mourn here on earth, we find comfort in knowing that our faith provides hope beyond this life. We hold tightly to God’s promise that even in our deepest sorrow, we are never alone.
There is no timetable for grief. There is no easy way to process the loss of someone who has stood beside you, answered calls with you, and become part of your family.
But through faith, brotherhood, and the support of our community, we will continue moving forward together.
Regarding the Ongoing Incidents
The Van Zandt County Peace Officers Association will not be releasing details or additional information regarding either incident.
Our role during this time is strictly one of support for the families, our members, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, detention officers, and first responders throughout Van Zandt County.
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office will release official information at the appropriate time.
We respectfully ask the public and media to allow the families the privacy and time they deserve.
To every agency that has answered the call, every citizen who has reached out, and every person who has stopped to pray: Thank you.
We are hurting. We are grieving. But we are standing together.
May God bless our fallen deputy, comfort these families, and continue to watch over the men and women who put on the uniform each day.
Respectfully,
Caden Mosher
Vice President
Van Zandt County Peace Officers Association
