Deputies shot in face and neck, suspect dead after shooting in Ruskin: HCSO
Jul 16, 2026
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said two deputies are alive and recovering in the hospital after being shot in Ruskin.Sheriff Chronister said Sopharmony Muon was shot in the face and Colton Daniels, the other deputy,
was shot in the neck during an incident with Chris Dmuchowski, the suspect. A third deputy, Sgt. Harrison Bashner responded as well, but he was not injured.The man who shot at the deputies was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries.Watch press conference with Sheriff Chronister Press conference: Deputies shot in face and neck, suspect dead after shootingSheriff Chronister posted two short videos on social media showing the deputies on stretchers and being airlifted to the hospital. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) said the shooting was at West Shell Point Road in Ruskin. HCSO said two deputies are being transported Tampa General Hospital.The suspect was also shot and is being transported to the hospital. 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. This is a breaking news story. Stay with Tampa Bay 28 on all platforms for the latest information as it becomes available.
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