Deputies On Mend After Shooting

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The conditions of two deputies wounded Friday in a gun battle has improved significantly at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Sunday.

The condition of Deputy Paul Fairbanks III, who was originally listed in critical condition, has improved to serious, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The deputies were wounded during what began as a routine stop of Matthew Tutt, 21, early Friday. Tutt pulled a handgun and shot Fairbanks and Deputy Mike Braswell, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Tutt was killed in the shootout.

Fairbanks, 58, suffered wounds to his stomach, left elbow and wrist. He was wearing a bullet-proof vest.

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