Lake County deputy injured in ambush released from hospital, officials say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Stefano Gargano has been released from the hospital a month after an ambush.

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Investigators said Gargano was injured during what investigators said was a disturbance call at a home along Brookside Drive in Lake County.

Officials said Gargano was shot multiple times in the abdomen and groin.

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In the ambush at the Eustis home, Master Deputy Bradley Link was killed, and Deputy Stefano Gargano was injured.

Gargano was part of a unit that formed to go into the residence to rescue Link, according to LCSO.

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