WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has announced that the suspect in Sunday evening’s fatal shooting in Wesley Chapel is now in custody.
The shooting occurred around 7:20 p.m. in the area of Old Pasco Road and Dayflower Boulevard. Deputies arrived to find an adult male victim deceased at the scene.
Preliminary information indicated that the victim was shot by another adult male, who fled on foot before law enforcement arrived.
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The investigation is ongoing, and the identity of the suspect and victim have not yet been released.
PREVIOUS REPORT: Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Wesley Chapel.
Around 7:20 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Old Pasco Road and Dayflower Boulevard after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult male victim deceased at the scene.
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Preliminary information suggests that the victim was shot by another adult male, who fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived. Deputies are actively searching for the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time. This story will be updated.
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