War on Cops: Lake County Deputy Killed, 2 Others Hurt in 'Ambush'

A Lake County Sheriff's deputy has died after he was shot and became trapped inside a home while responding to a disturbance call Friday night in Eustis, Florida. Two other deputies were also shot while attempting to rescue that deputy, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

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"They were ambushed," said Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell. "We lost one tonight."


Officials did not immediately release the deputies' names.

Two people inside the home were also found dead, he said, though it was not immediately clear if they were killed in a murder-suicide or killed by the responding deputies. A third person inside the home was transported to the hospital. That person's condition was not immediately known. 

Beege Welborn

May the good Lord hold the deceased officer and those who loved him close in the palm of His hand. 

And may He heal the other officers swiftly and completely.

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