Crime & Safety
Port Richey Homicide Under Investigation
A 47-year-old man was shot at a Port Richey home Friday night. Pasco detectives are now looking for a possible witness.

PORT RICHEY, FL — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Port Richey Friday night.
According to the agency, a 47-year-old man was shot and killed at a home in the 10800 block of Maplewood Avenue.
“Although the motive for the shooting is currently unknown, the residence has had illegal drug activity in the past,” the agency said.
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Detectives are searching for a possible witness to the shooting. They say William Gaston may be driving a red Nissan Altima. Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
No further information, including the name of the man killed, is being released at this time.
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Photo of William Gaston courtesy of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
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