Crime & Safety
Pasco County, FL Shooting Oct. 21: 1 Hurt, 2 in Custody
Land O' Lakes, FL – One man was shot at a worksite in Pasco County on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, prompting a law enforcement search and a temporary safety alert at a nearby elementary school before
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-21T21:05:15.232Z
Land O' Lakes, FL – One man was shot at a worksite in Pasco County on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, prompting a law enforcement search and a temporary safety alert at a nearby elementary school before two suspects were taken into custody.
According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office , the shooting occurred around 3:35 p.m. near Connerton Boulevard and Bella Vita Circle in Land O' Lakes, north of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Argument Reportedly Preceded Shooting
Investigators said an argument involving three adult men who knew one another occurred before the shooting.
One man suffered a gunshot wound and was receiving medical attention, according to deputies.
Authorities have not released the victim's identity, the extent of his injuries or his current medical condition.
Following the shooting, two adult male suspects allegedly fled into a nearby wooded area before deputies arrived.
Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies quickly located both individuals and took them into custody.
Elementary School Temporarily Placed on Alert
During the search, Connerton Elementary School was temporarily placed on alert campus status as a precaution.
The safety measure was implemented while deputies searched the surrounding area for the suspects.
The Sheriff's Office later confirmed that the school was proceeding with dismissal under normal operations.
Authorities have not indicated that students or school employees were directly involved in the shooting.
Investigation Continues
The incident remains under investigation as deputies work to determine the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Officials have not announced charges or released the identities of the two individuals taken into custody in the initial public update.
With both suspects located, the immediate search described by authorities has concluded.
Residents should continue monitoring official Pasco Sheriff's Office updates for additional information about the victim's condition and the investigation.