Crime & Safety

Argument In Lutz Escalates To Shooting: Pasco Sheriff’s Office

Deputies are seeking witnesses to a Friday evening shooting in Lutz, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies are seeking witnesses to a Friday evening shooting in Lutz, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies are seeking witnesses to a Friday evening shooting in Lutz, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said. (Courtesy of Pasco Sheriff's Office)

LUTZ, FL β€” Authorities are looking for witnesses to a Friday evening shooting in Lutz, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.

When Benicio Jordan, 18, got into an argument with the victim around 6:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of Grand Cypress Drive, he shot into their vehicle, the agency said.

Jordan, who left in a white Hyundai Sonata, was later arrested.

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Deputies want to speak with any witnesses to the shooting, which was an isolated incident, as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can submit a tip to the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 and refer to case number 24003033, or submit tips online at www.pascosheriff.com/tips.

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