Florida man tried to shoot canine attacking a lady however killed the pet’s proprietor as an alternative, cops say | EUROtoday

A manhunt is underway for a Florida man who deputies say tried to cease a violent canine assault however as an alternative shot and killed the animal’s proprietor.

Matthew Lee Pasco, 43, fled the scene Friday morning following the incident within the central Florida group of Leesburg. The taking pictures occurred on Griffin Road, within the space of a homeless camp, in accordance with investigators.

According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Pasco allegedly intervened when the canine attacked a lady and tried to shoot it. The canine was not injured however the canine’s male proprietor was fatally struck.

That man was transported to a hospital, the place he later died. The lady was additionally taken to a hospital and is being handled for a number of canine bites. Their identities haven’t been launched.

Pasco fled the scene on foot and stays at massive.

He is described as 5 ft, 11 inches tall, roughly 150 kilos, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinguished scar on the fitting facet of his face. He was final seen carrying a navy-blue T-shirt.

Authorities say Pasco is homeless, frequents the Leesburg space, and is believed to nonetheless be armed with a handgun. They are urging the general public to not strategy Pasco.

According to Lake County Public Schools, Carver Middle School was positioned on lockdown in the course of the search.

Anyone who comes into contact with him ought to instantly notify legislation enforcement. Anyone with info on his whereabouts is requested to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101, by e-mail at ideas@lcso.org, or by way of Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

The investigation stays ongoing.