Yahoo News Two Florida deputies shot dead 'in Chinese restaurant' in suspected ambush
Two deputies have been shot and killed inside a Chinese restaurant in a suspected ambush in Florida, according to reports.
Residents were warned to stay away from Trenton area of the state while police investigated following the shooting on Thursday.
The gunman opened fire on the two officers while they were eating in the restaurant at about 3pm, US media reported.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement confirming the deaths of the two Gilchrist County deputies.
GILCHRIST COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE has suffered a terrible tragedy. Please avoid the area of SR 26 from the red light to the area of subway. No suspects are at large. Further updates will be posted later.
— Gilchrist Co Sheriff (@GCSOFlorida) April 19, 2018
The sheriff's office has not released any further details about how the deputies were killed.
But officers said that no suspects are at large.
Trenton is in northern Florida, about 35 miles west of Gainesville.
