David Sherrard was an American police officer serving the Richardson Police Department in Richardson, Texas.

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He served the department for 14 years.

Officer Sherrard is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Officer Sherrard was fatally shot February 7, 2018 while responding to a call in Richardson.

Another man was shot and killed by a 26-year-old suspect who barricaded himself inside an apartment before being taken into custody.

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Officers received a call around at around 7:00 p.m. about a disturbance with shots fired at the Breckinridge Point Apartments.

When officers arrived they found the first victim, 30-year-old Rene Gamez, and began rendering aid to him.

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As they began to investigate, officers were led to an apartment where the suspect, identified as Brandon De McCall, was located.

McCall immediately fired at the officers.

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Sherrard was taken to Medical City Plano where he later died from his injuries.

An hours-long standoff with SWAT team members ensued before McCall taken into custody.

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