TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has released dramatic bodycam footage from a chaotic scene in Tampa last night, revealing the moment Deputy Shane McGough was shot in the leg.
The video, captured by Deputy McGough himself, shows the rapid escalation of the situation and the brave actions taken by law enforcement to mitigate the threat.
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“To see this situation unfold is truly scary,” said Sheriff Chronister. “There is no doubt that the swift response of our deputies mitigated the threat for this community. Please keep Deputy McGough and his family in your prayers as he recovers from surgery this morning.”
The sheriff urged the public to keep Deputy McGough and his family in their thoughts as he recovers from surgery following the incident. The investigation into the events leading up to the shooting is ongoing.
The HCSO hopes that the release of this footage will serve as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
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