VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The community is rallying to support several Van Zandt County families that have been affected by recent tragedies; here's how you can help too.

In a little over the past 24 hours, Van Zandt County has seen a number of deaths including the death of four children and their mother in a house fire as well as the death of a Van Zandt County sheriff's deputy in a shootout with a suspect.

The deputy was identified as Adam Sherifi.