On May 13, 2026, Marion County Deputy Robert Fitch responded to a suspicious-person call in Dunnellon, Florida. What appeared to be a routine call quickly turned into a violent ambush. According to investigators, as Deputy Fitch stepped out of his patrol vehicle, 38-year-old Heriberto Medina Marquez allegedly rushed him, knocked him to the ground and attacked him with a knife. The suspect reportedly climbed on top of the deputy and repeatedly stabbed at his chest. But Fitch’s protective vest helped save his life. The vest absorbed the blows, leaving the deputy with only minor injuries. After the attack, Medina Marquez allegedly fled into a nearby wooded area. Another deputy eventually encountered him as he emerged from the woods, and he was taken into custody. Investigators say two folding knives were recovered from the scene, reportedly showing signs of fresh blood. After his arrest, Medina Marquez allegedly told the deputy, **“I should have killed you.”** He was booked into the Marion County Jail and faced charges including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, providing false identification and resisting an officer without violence. A routine call turned into a terrifying close-range attack—and the deputy’s body armor may have made the difference between surviving and something far worse. #bodycam #police #arrested #copsreloaded Disclaimer: This footage is presented for educational and documentary purposes to shed light on real-life police responses and the consequences of emotional escalation.

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