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Moment of silence for deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal before Sunday's Texans game

The Texans and their fans had a moment of silence for fallen Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal before Sunday's game against the Panthers at NRG Stadium.

MORE ON SANDEEP DHALIWAL: 'Hero, Trailblazer' deputy leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Houston community

Dhaliwal was shot in the head during a routine traffic stop Friday.

Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal held the honorable distinction of being the first member of the Sikh community to become a Harris County Sheriff's deputy 10 years ago. He was a devoted father of three children who began his career hoping to bolster the HPD's bond with the Sikh community.