Deputies Ambushed in Ruskin Florida | Miami News

In a chilling ambush in Ruskin, Florida, two deputies were shot during a domestic disturbance call— one in the face, the other in the neck— by a suspect who opened fire immediately upon their arrival. The 34-year-old, Chris Dmuchowski, had held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight before she escaped and called police, leading deputies directly to his home. In the ensuing firefight, Sergeant Bashner returned fire and killed the suspect. Neighbors heard the shots, mistaking them for construction, while the scene revealed a maroon van riddled with bullets. Both deputies, conscious and grateful to be alive, are recovering after being airlifted to Tampa General Hospital. Sheriff Chad Chronister confirmed the suspect’s intent was to kill a deputy. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement now leads the investigation, praising the deputies’ bravery and training for stopping the violence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9d37c6c4bcf5bc6