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Florida Teen Fatally Shoots Parents and Injures Deputy in Violent Standoff

The 19-year-old suspect was killed by police after a deadly confrontation that left his parents dead and a deputy wounded.

  • The incident occurred late Saturday night in Tampa, Florida.
  • The suspect, Christos Alexander Themelis Jr., shot his parents before engaging in a gunfight with police.
  • Deputy Shane McGough was injured in the leg during the exchange and is recovering after surgery.
  • The suspect had a history of mental health issues and prior run-ins with law enforcement.
  • Authorities are investigating how the teenager accessed the firearm used in the shootings.
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