Gunfire During Hernando Drug Raid Leaves 2 Deputies Hurt
By The BriefBrief
Two Hernando County sheriff’s deputies were shot early Thursday morning while serving a narcotics search warrant at a residence. Authorities said team members identified themselves as law enforcement before attempting to breach the door; a man inside fired rounds through the entryway. Both deputies were treated and released later that morning, and the suspect was jailed at the scene.
WHO:Hernando County Sheriff’s Office deputies; SWAT personnel; suspect Anthony Cusati (27)
WHAT:Deputies were wounded by gunfire during a narcotics search warrant raid; suspect was taken into custody.
WHEN:Sep 10, 2026
WHERE:Hernando County, Florida
WHY:The shooting occurred during execution of a narcotics search warrant tied to illegal drug sales.
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