Event Brief
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ambush
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: A suspect accused of holding an ex-girlfriend hostage shot two Hillsborough deputies in Ruskin; a third deputy killed him.
WHO: Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister; two Hillsborough County deputies; suspect Chris Dmuchowski; victim seeking an order of protection
WHAT: A hostage-accused suspect opened fire on deputies during an ambush; two deputies were wounded and one suspect was killed.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET
WHERE: West Shell Point Road, Ruskin, Florida
WHY: The suspect, accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage, opened fire on deputies during the incident.
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