During this time, the Hernando Sheriffs Office received reports about a suspicious person jumping fences in the area. The suspect moved to the garage of the home, and around 1:50 p.m. he began shooting through the garage door at deputies stationed outside, Nienhuis siad. A second deputy pepper sprayed Zambrotto through the cars open left rear window. READ: Deputies shoot, kill armed man at Tampa apartment complex. Florida Department of Corrections records show Torres has served prison terms on charges on armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault on law enforcement, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, grand theft, grand theft auto and trafficking in stolen property. Sanborn says fire rescue personnel responded, but the suspect died at the scene. The child came out of the house when she saw the deputies. According to the Pasco County Sheriffs Office, one of their deputies was pumping gas at the Racetrac around 6:09 a.m. when James Zambrotto, 79, pulled in and started talking to him. The Pasco County sheriff says his deputies tried everything possible to prevent this happening. The deputy asked him to put his car in neutral, saying he wanted to show the man something. The two women suspected of being involved in the Hudson home invasion are in custody and are being interviewed, Nocco said. The sheriff's office said deputies were called to an area near the. The deputy involved is on administrative leave, per agency protocol, during FDLEs investigation into the shooting. He said the mother had taken out a restraining order against her husband after he was charged with domestic battery just four months ago. Call 1-800-273-TALK for free and confidential emotional support. 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Two deputies fired their weapons. Sheriff Nocco said the little girl is now in the hospital recovering. WARNING: The video contains content that may be disturbing. "These are the tragedies we deal with every day," said Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (tel:18002738255). An arrest warrant has been issued for that person, 18-year-old Demetrius Roberts, as authorities continue to investigate. The deputies spoke to Zambrotto for more than 40 minutes to try to figure out what was going on with the man. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line). Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. According to Nienhuis, Torres was affiliated with a gang and had been released from prison in May 2021. A man who pulled up to a RaceTrac gas. Pasco County deputies are now searching for the person responsible. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. A second woman was waiting outside for the two suspects, and she drove off in a separate vehicle. Deputies soon surrounded the car and trying to talk the man down, according to the video. 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He said he was a military veteran from Port Richey with family in the area. He has served four terms in prison for charges like robbery and kidnapping. Late Tuesday night, the Hernando Sheriffs Office issued a news release that identified the man who was killed as Victor Thomas Torres, 42. Deputies said no other information was available and they are continuing to investigate what led up to the shooting. Deputies were dispatched at. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Roberts is being sought for delinquent in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon in connection with the shooting as the investigation is ongoing. Then, some friends and family members became involved. HOLIDAY, Fla A man was rushed to the hospital following a Thursday afternoon shooting in Holiday. Nocco said the incident showed how quickly a situation can turn violent. 19, 2022. SPRING HILL A deputy from Pasco County and three Hernando County deputies shot and killed a man after he allegedly broke into a home and began shooting at deputies positioned outside the. A few moments later, Nocco said Zambrotto started shooting at deputies through his windshield. PUBLISHED 5:08 AM ET Jun. The detectives left to grab bulletproof vests, then returned to the area, Nienhuis said. Around 6:46 a.m. the man rammed into the deputys vehicle and began shooting at the deputies a minute later, according to PCSO. He then reached for a gun. Get notified on your phone in the morning with the latest forecast and news to start your day. Editors note: A previous version of this story used an incorrect first name for the Pasco sheriff in a photo caption. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Zambrotto does not have a criminal history with the agency, nor does he have any documented mental illnesses. Deputies said a fight broke out among two teenage girls along Johns Road. Youll receive updates on major issues and events in Tampa Bay and beyond as they happen. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said a deputy pulled into the RaceTrac gas station at the intersection of U-19 and Little Road to get some gas and coffee around 6 a.m. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The deputy said he spoke to Zambrotto for about 15 minutes to try to de-escalate the situation. While they waited for the warrant, detectives patrolled the area and saw the man outside the house around 1:20 p.m. He just was "trying to help him out," said Nocco, who added the deputy even offered to buy him some coffee. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. How to know. She was shot in the arm and told deputies her father had gone into a bedroom, and she heard a loud bang. "Those prayers were answered tonight as we dont have any deputies who were injured, although it was close," Sanborn added. Three people were shot, one fatally, in the Dade City area Wednesday afternoon, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office reported. Their professionalism, their training kicked in. LAND O'LAKES, Fla. - Pasco County detectives say a father fired a gun at his family before taking his own life, leaving a 5-year-old girl without her parents. The dead mans name was released late Tuesday. The names of the deputies involved in the shooting were not released. I do not want to live with this, the deputy said, pleading for the man to put his hands on the steering wheel. To hear their children were involved in a shooting. Pasco County deputies said it all started outside of the Tropical Smoothie nearby on State Road 54. He wants to drive his vehicle into the gas pumps to kill people.. TRINITY, Fla. - A deadly shooting occurred in the area of Trinity West early Friday morning. Meet the equally eccentric Florida sheriffs going after these guys. It started with a fistfight between two teen girls, and others soon joined in, sheriffs officials said. Zambrotto also said he wanted to shoot people. Pasco County deputies said when they arrived, one person was found dead. According to the agency, deputies arrived to find the woman already deceased. Nocco said a man and woman entered an unlocked home, tied up an 89-year-old man who was sleeping in the house and stole some items from the home, along with the mans SUV. The detectives confronted the two women, who admitted to stealing the items and told authorities that the man who was with them during the home invasion was at a home in the Holly Hock Lane area of Spring Hill, according to the release. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said an 18-year-old has been taken into custody in connection to a shooting in Dade City that left two kids injured and a man dead Wednesday afternoon. Zambrotto began talking with a deputy at a gas pump about random things, going on to say he wanted to drive his car into the gas pumps to kill people, Nocco said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, according to Nienhuis. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Oysters recalled due to Salmonella outbreak in Florida, Hole in road prompts closure on US-301 in Palmetto, Lights out at intersection along major Sarasota road, Top NFL draft prospect charged in fatal crash, FL sheriff stops fleeing driver during radio interview, Trustees eliminate diversity office at New College, Gov. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. PORT RICHEY, FLa.- A Shootout between two parties in a Port Richey apartment complex was caught on video Wednesday night. James Zambrotto, 79, died Monday evening, the agency said in a news release. Sign up now for the Brightside Blend Newsletter. The man told the deputy he thought people were listening to him through a speaker in his car and that they know where he is at all times. A 16-year-old girl was shot, along with an 11-year-old boy. At least four deputies were involved in returning fire three Hernando County deputies and one Pasco County K9 deputy, Nienhuis said. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff New Port Richey | News | Sep 21 Sheriff Chris Nocco said the husband, who had been placed on a restraining order, ambushed his wife and 5-year-old daughter outside their home. SPRING HILL A deputy from Pasco County and three Hernando County deputies shot and killed a man after he allegedly broke into a home and began shooting at deputies positioned outside the residence, according to Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis. It happened around 6:45 a.m. at the RaceTrac gas station located at the intersection of US 19 and Little Road in Hudson. 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