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Suspect in deadly Wesley Chapel shooting taken into custody, PCSO says

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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla — The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said a man they believe was involved in a deadly shooting has been captured.

According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office (PSO), the shooting happened at around 7:20 p.m. near Old Pasco Road and Dayflower Boulevard in Wesley Chapel.

The suspect allegedly shot and killed a man and then left on foot before law enforcement arrived, according to PSO.

The sheriff's office hasn't identified the suspect as of late Monday morning but did say there was no threat to the community as the shooting was from a dispute between two known parties.

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