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Suspect who held woman hostage with zip ties ambushes, shoots deputies during arrest
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Thaddeus Randazzo , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, Chris Machowski, allegedly held a woman hostage at her home, restraining her with zip ties and gagging her. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including statements from Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A violent incident occurred in Ruskin, Florida, involving a suspect and law enforcement. The suspect, Chris Machowski, allegedly held a woman hostage at her home, restraining her with zip ties and gagging her. The situation escalated when deputies arrived to take Machowski into custody, and he ambushed them, shooting two deputies.
The deputies were flown to a hospital for treatment. Machowski was also shot and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including statements from Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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