Lake County sheriff gives update on 2 deputies shot in Florida 'ambush' attack

Full recovery expected for Lake County deputies injured in ambush

Lake County Lt. John Harrell shared an update on Deputy Stefano Gargano and Deputy Harold Howell, who were shot and injured in the ambush on Friday night. Both deputies are expected to make a full recovery.

Two Lake County deputies shot during an "ambush" attack at a Florida home over the weekend continue to be treated at the hospital, and are showing some signs of improvement – a "hopeful" moment amid a devastating and complicated investigation, Sheriff Peyton Grinnell told reporters on Monday.

Deputies Stefano Gargano and Harold Howell were both shot multiple times Friday night inside a home while attempting to rescue another deputy, Bradley Michael Link, who had been shot moments earlier and became "trapped" inside that home. Deputy Link tragically died at the hospital.

Sheriff Grinnell said Deputy Gargano underwent a third surgery on Monday and that "the procedure went very well." 

"Therefore, we are obviously hopeful that he really begins to show some good signs of progress towards a full and complete recovery," Sheriff Grinnell said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. On Monday, the sheriff said his condition had been upgraded.

Deputy Howell had a second surgery after being shot in the shoulder and his prognosis appears good, the sheriff said. "We just obviously ask everyone in the community to continue praying and lifting them up," he said.

Watch full press conference: Lake County Sheriff's Office reveal arrest, new details in ambush attack 

New details on Lake County deputies ambushed: Full press conference

Lake County Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell, State Attorney Bill Gladson, and Lake County Lt. John Harrell hosted a press conference on Monday afternoon with new details about the ambush that killed one deputy and injured two others. Officials said they've arrested a suspect, shared an update on the injured deputies in the hospital, and revealed what happened during the ambush late Friday night.