The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting after a 19-year-old killed his parents before firing at deputies and injuring one of them, authorities said.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting just after 11 p.m. Saturday on Cactus Wren Place after receiving a call from Rebecca Themelis, 48, who said her son shot her husband, Chistos Byron Themelis, 51. Several more shots were fired while she was on the phone, according to a news release.
When deputies arrived, they found Rebecca and the suspect, 19-year-old Christos Alexander Themelis Jr., who had shot his mother in the back of the head and then fired at law enforcement, according to the sheriff's office.
Five deputies returned fire, and one, Deputy Shane McGough, was shot in his leg. McGough was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment, Sheriff Chad Chronister said at a press conference early Sunday morning.
McGough was released from the hospital on Monday and will continue to recover at home.
"Today is a day of relief and gratitude as we welcome Deputy Shane McGough back home. His courage and resilience in the face of such a tragic event exemplify the dedication and bravery of all our deputies," Chronister said in an X post. "We will continue to support him and his family as he heals and moves forward."
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16 июн 2024
