Two men are currently in custody following a worksite shooting that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the city of Land O’Lakes. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident took place after 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Connerton Boulevard and Bella Vita Circle, resulting in one man being shot and injured. Deputies believe the shooting was the result of a dispute between three men who were already acquainted with each other. Although two suspects fled into a nearby wooded area before police arrived, they were quickly located and taken into custody. One of the arrested individuals has been identified as Bayro Gonzalez Amaya, who faces charges of attempted homicide. Connerton Elementary School was briefly placed on alert campus status as a precautionary measure during the search for the suspects, but normal dismissal operations resumed shortly after. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victim or the second suspect currently in custody.
Key Points:
- The shooting occurred after 3:30 p.m. at a worksite in the Connerton Boulevard and Bella Vita Circle area of Land O’Lakes.
- One man was shot and is receiving medical attention while two suspects are currently in custody.
- Bayro Gonzalez Amaya was identified as one of the men taken into custody and arrested for attempted homicide.
- Connerton Elementary School was temporarily placed on alert campus status during the search for the suspects.
