RUSKIN, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said two deputies are alive and recovering in the hospital after being shot in Ruskin.
Sheriff Chronister said one deputy was shot in the face and the other in the neck during an incident with a suspect. A third deputy responded and was not injured.
The deputies have been identified as Deputy Moon, Deputy Daniels and Sgt. Harrison Bashner.
The man who shot at the deputies was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries.
Sheriff Chronister posted two short videos on social media showing the deputies on stretchers and being airlifted to the hospital.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said the shooting was at West Shell Point Road in Ruskin.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
HCSO said two deputies are being transported Tampa General Hospital.
The suspect was also shot and is being transported to the hospital.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Tampa Bay 28’s Jada Williams is on the scene of the shooting and Tampa Bay 28’s Chad Mills will be at the hospital.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
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