2 Hillsborough Deputies Shot In Ruskin, Sheriff Says

Two Hillsborough County deputies were shot in Ruskin and airlifted to the hospital, the sheriff's office said. The suspect was also shot.

By Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff

Jul 16, 2026 1:33 pm EDT

Two Hillsborough County deputies were shot in Ruskin and airlifted to the hospital, the sheriff's office said. The suspect was also shot. (Courtesy of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

RUSKIN, FL — Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies were shot Thursday afternoon in Ruskin and airlifted to Tampa General Hospital with injuries, the agency said in a social media post around 12:30 p.m.

The shooting happened on West Shell Point Road.

The suspect was also shot and transported to the hospital, the sheriff’s office said.

There is no threat to public safety, deputies added.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

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