Overview
- A confrontation on West Shell Point Road in Ruskin, which took place Thursday, left two Hillsborough County deputies wounded and airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.
- The person described as the suspect was also shot and taken to a hospital, and WPBF reported the suspect was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
- Sheriff Chad Chronister posted on Facebook asking for prayers for the deputies and the sheriff's office said there is no current threat to public safety.
- Authorities have not released the identities or medical conditions of the deputies or the suspect and they have not described what led to the gunfire as the investigation continues.
- Local officials say the episode began after a reported hostage situation the previous night, and the shooting could prompt reviews of how deputies monitor and confront such reports in the future.