Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies shot serving search warrant in Spring Hill

Two law enforcement officers sustained gunshot wounds during the execution of a search warrant, and the suspect faces 12 counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer along with additional charges.

• •Two Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot on Thursday morning while serving a search warrant at a home on Coral Street in Spring Hill.
• •The search warrant followed a two-month investigation into suspected cocaine sales.
• •The deputies involved were Sgt. Scott Lewis, an 11-year veteran, and Deputy Jonathon Allion, a K-9 deputy with six years of service.
• •Sgt. Lewis was shot twice, with his body armor stopping a round to his chest and another round striking his upper thigh.
• •Deputy Allion sustained a gunshot wound to his forearm.
• •Both deputies have been released from the hospital and are expected to recover.
• •The SWAT team announced its presence using emergency lights, a PA system, and a flash bang grenade before approaching the door.
• •Suspect Anthony Cusati, 29, opened fire through the front door, striking the two deputies.
• •The SWAT team did not return fire because they could not see the shooter and knew other people were inside the home.
• •Anthony Cusati was taken into custody and charged with 12 counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
• •Additional drug-related charges are expected as the investigation continues.