An argument in the Wilton Way area of Land O' Lakes turned violent Tuesday afternoon when an adult man was shot and taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to deputies. The Pasco Sheriff's Office says the suspected gunman took off on foot before law enforcement arrived, and investigators believe the confrontation was an isolated dispute among people who knew each other.
According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office, deputies say the shooting was reported around 1:50 p.m. and followed “an argument among known parties” that escalated. Investigators “continue to look for the suspect,” the office said, adding that the victim's wounds are considered non-life-threatening and the case remains under active investigation.
Where it happened
The sheriff's office identified the scene as the Wilton Way area of Land O' Lakes, a corridor off the Suncoast Parkway that has seen recent development. Moffitt Cancer Center lists its Speros Outpatient Center at 16370 Wilton Way, which opened earlier this year and serves as a local landmark along the stretch.
Recent violent incidents in Pasco County
While officials are calling Tuesday's shooting an isolated dispute, Pasco County has been the site of several high-profile violent incidents in recent months. In March, Bay News 9 reported a New Port Richey confrontation in which multiple people and a deputy were shot, and late last year WFTS/Tampa Bay 28 covered a Land O' Lakes murder-suicide that left a child wounded.
What police are asking
Deputies are asking anyone who might have information, video or dash-cam footage tied to Tuesday's shooting to contact investigators. Per the Pasco Sheriff's Office, callers should use 911 for emergencies or the sheriff's non-emergency line at (727) 847-8102 to share tips.
As of now, no arrests or charges have been announced. Authorities have not released the names of the people involved, and deputies say additional details will be shared through official channels as the investigation moves forward.
