PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Saturday in Port Richey.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Joel Heredia on charges of 2nd Degree Homicide and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
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The arrest stems from an investigation into a stabbing that took place near the intersection of State Road 52 and U.S. 19 around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th.
According to preliminary information, an altercation between two adult men led to one man stabbing the other. The victim was transported to a medical facility but was pronounced dead. The suspect fled the scene on foot before deputies arrived.
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The Pasco Sheriff’s Office stated the incident appears to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The investigation remains active.
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