LEESBURG, FLORIDA — A homeless man is wanted after a deadly shooting near a homeless camp in Leesburg, Florida, after he allegedly tried to shoot a dog that was attacking a woman but instead shot and killed the dog’s owner. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old Matthew Lee Pasco, who fled the scene on foot following the shooting and is believed to still be armed. An arrest warrant has been issued and deputies are urging the public not to approach him.
Suspect Tries to Shoot Attacking Dog — Kills Dog Owner Instead
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Pasco allegedly fired a weapon in an attempt to stop a dog that was actively attacking a woman near a homeless camp in Leesburg. Instead of striking the dog, the shot fatally struck the dog’s owner. The victim was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The woman who was being attacked by the dog was also hospitalized following the incident, suffering multiple dog bite injuries sustained during the attack that preceded the deadly shooting.
Incident Occurred Near Homeless Camp — Suspect Fled on Foot
The shooting took place near a homeless camp in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. Following the fatal shooting of the dog’s owner, Pasco fled the scene on foot. Authorities confirmed the suspect was still at large at the time of the report and was believed to still be in possession of a firearm, making the ongoing search a significant public safety concern for the surrounding area.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene with multiple units as investigators worked to establish the full circumstances surrounding how the attempt to shoot the attacking dog resulted in the fatal shooting of the animal’s owner.
Arrest Warrant Issued — Public Urged Not to Approach Matthew Lee Pasco
An arrest warrant has been issued for Matthew Lee Pasco, 43, in connection with the deadly shooting in Leesburg. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies issued a direct warning to the public urging anyone who spots Pasco not to approach him under any circumstances, given that he was believed to still be armed following his flight from the scene on foot.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Matthew Lee Pasco was encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office immediately rather than attempting to confront or detain the suspect. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates and detailed coverage.
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