HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy has been released from the hospital one day after being involved in a shooting.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that Deputy Colton Daniels left Tampa General Hospital following the Thursday shooting. Officials stated that Daniels is expected to make a full recovery.
“We are incredibly grateful that Deputy Daniels is on his way to a full recovery. This has been a difficult time for him, his family, and our entire Sheriff’s Office, but his strength through this has been remarkable,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “We want to thank TGH for providing incredible care and to the community for all of the support, prayers, and well-wishes during this time.”
Family members have requested privacy as Daniels continues his recovery at home, and the sheriff’s office has asked media organizations to refrain from contacting the family.
The sheriff’s office has not released further details regarding the status of a second deputy, Sopharmony Muon, who was also involved in the incident. The agency’s Public Affairs Office stated that updates regarding Deputy Muon will be shared as they become available.
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