Gunman Gets Shot After Firing at Florida Deputy 3 Times
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Pinellas County, Florida — On March 12, 2023, Corporal Aitken and K9 Taco were tracking a vehicle burglary suspect in the area of 6385 60th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, accompanied by Sergeant Viano. After jumping a fence and tracking into the back yard of a residence, the suspect, 23-year-old Zion Bostick ambushed Corporal Aitken and shot him 3 times. He then fired at Sergeant Viano multiple times. K9 Taco immediately apprehended Bostick, allowing Sergeant Viano to return fire. Bostick was struck multiple times by Sergeant Viano and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Corporal Aitken spent some time in the hospital, but has since been released. During a press conference April 6, Aitken also credited Taco’s training to his survival.
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