Florida Deputy Shot, Wounded at Call of Suicidal Subject

A deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office was wounded in a gunfight with a suspect during a call of a suicidal subject at a home on Wednesday afternoon.

A deputy with the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff's Office was wounded in a gunfight with a suspect during a call of a suicidal subject at a home on Wednesday afternoon.

According to ABC News, 41-year-old Daniel Hux opened fire on responding deputies as they began to investigate noises emanating from the carport of the home.

The deputy who was struck was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The deputy was reportedly hit four times but is expected to make a full recovery, according to officials.

The suspect reportedly also suffered undisclosed injuries.

Deputies have reportedly responded to this home 16 times since April 2019.

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