A man was found shot to death next to his electric wheelchair late yesterday night in Zephyrhills, igniting a wave of concern and mystery in the neighborhood. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at Stillman St. and Calvin Ave. near Zephyrhills at approximately 10:30 p.m. to find the man unresponsive in the street with a gunshot wound. The victim's name has yet to be released, and investigators are painstakingly working to piece together what may have led to the shooting.

Local news outlets have been actively following the story, providing critical details of the incident as they emerge. WFLA reported that the Sheriff's Office has not yet released the victim's identity and noted the presence of a motorized scooter in the road, believed to belong to the victim. Residents are deeply shaken, with neighbor Amanda Tucker telling WFLA, “It’s scary, you really need to look out for your neighbors.” She also described the shooting as having happened "less than 50 feet from my son’s car, so it’s very unsettling."

The sense of unease has been shared across the local community, with many residents troubled by the violent act that seemed to occur without any preceding commotion or argument. "I talked to the neighbors, and no one heard any arguing, shouting, fighting, nothing," Tucker told WFLA. As residents struggle to make sense of the abrupt violence, the search for answers and for the person responsible continues.

Law enforcement calls for public assistance have been consistently echoed by various news outlets. In reports released by FOX 13 and WTSP, the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 is mentioned as a primary contact point for anyone with information, alongside the encouragement to also submit tips online, including the option to remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers.