Authorities try to untangle triple shooting in Shady Hills

Family members consoled her while neighbors gathered nearby. Crime scene tape crisscrossed the long narrow road.

Detectives from the Pasco Sheriff's Office milled about. They were investigating a shooting that killed Evans' brother, Cory Lynn Evans, 21, and injured two others.

Authorities say the shooting stemmed from a home invasion just before 5 a.m. at 18236 Oxenham Ave., just south of County Line Road.

Neighbors say the home has a reputation for drug activity. Sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll declined to release information on any previous 911 calls to that address.

"We're not releasing them at this time because it could pertain to the active investigation," Doll said. "We're not commenting on any prior history at the house."

Cory Evans of Hudson, had spent the night at the home to visit family, Tasha Evans said.

Cory's cousin, Kenneth Evans, 25, of Spring Hill, and an unidentified man — a "possible suspect," Doll said — were also shot at the home. Both were treated at a local hospital.

Doll wouldn't discuss a motive for the shooting or details about the unidentified man.

"It's preliminary information at this point — that the possible suspect is at least one person who broke into the house," Doll said.

Cory's mother, Donna Evans, said Kenneth Evans was involved with drugs. Records show he has been arrested numerous times, with convictions for grand theft, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

"I think people were after him (Kenneth) for drugs or money, and they went in there to kill somebody," she said. "That's what they did. They weren't after Cory. He was just there."

Property records show the mobile home is owned by Chuck Lamberton — Kenneth and Cory Evans' uncle.

Lamberton, 23, wasn't at the Oxenham Avenue home at the time of the shooting, Doll said. Lamberton was arrested Thursday afternoon on a charge of simple assault on a law enforcement officer. He was held in lieu of $250 bail at the Land O'Lakes Jail.

Comments on this article

by u guess	Oct 23, 2008 6:19 PM
I THINK WE SHOULD BE MISSING COREY NOT TALKING CRAP ABOUT HIS FAMILY THAT HE LOVED AND WAS WITH ALL THE TIME AND HE WANTED TO GO HOME THAT NIGHT BUT MAMMA WOULDNT PICK HIM UP SHE TOLD HIM FIND UR OWN WAY HOME SO YEAH SHE NEVER DID MUCH TO STOP HIM

by Concerned Relative	Oct 21, 2008 5:13 PM
To notstupid, you must be from the wrong side of the family but Donna and her family are good people. At least they know how to tell their kid's that they are loved. Not used to draw money from the state or dealing in drug's!

by Nicole	Oct 21, 2008 2:44 PM
I know the Evans family, Corey was a great person. I pretty much grew up down the road from them. Good people and its sad that people bash them yet do not know nothing about them/him. Corey was a good guy and a great person. R.I.P

by kay	Oct 20, 2008 5:29 PM
cory was a good kid sure he had faults like averyone else but HE was not a drug dealer in no way shape or form. He wasnt even supposed to be there was to be at home with parents but never made it, get them bk in jail where they belong.

by dominick	Oct 20, 2008 5:06 PM
these boys may not have been saints but i can guarantee almost every one of u or a family member are involved in drugs or have been. dont place judgement on others unless u urself are perfect. we all miss u cory. u were a good friend.

by Beth	Oct 20, 2008 5:06 PM
I THINK EVERYONE THAT IS PUTTING THEIR TWO SENSE IN SHOULD REALLY KNOW SOMEONE BEFORE JUDGING THEM.I BET EVERYONE HAS HAD HARD TIMES IN THERE LIFE WHERE THEY HAD TO DO SOMETHING THATS NOT RIGHT BUT IT TAKES CARE OF YOUR FAMILY.DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE

by s	Oct 20, 2008 5:06 PM
this is in response to kelly's comment. I live not too far from there and let me tell you something, That is totally untrue. I work hard for a living and have no involvement with any of that. You should not judge ALL of us based on a few people!

by an intrested person	Oct 20, 2008 5:05 PM
3things happen with active addiction.Jail, Institutions or death. The road to recovery is long,yet,worth every bit of it. Are you willing to go to any lenghts for your recovery?This disease affects everyone whois invoved with an addict.God bless yu

by notstupid	Oct 20, 2008 2:32 PM
Okay Donna hide behind the excuses, your son and relatives are all druggies if u gave a s--- maybe this could have been stopped years ago. Quit blaming the cops, blame bad parenting, they learn at home

by Johnny boi	Oct 20, 2008 2:30 PM
RIP Cory.. and no one derserves to die like that..dope boys or not.but that is the chance you take when you are in the dope game.it ain't worth it...it really ain't.....RIP CORY EVANS..!

by Jesus	Oct 20, 2008 1:42 PM
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

by E	Oct 17, 2008 6:11 PM
How can all you people be so judgemental??? This is just another sign of our societies' ignorance! This killing is totally unjustifiable...Cory was a good kid and you would only know that if you knew him!!!R.I.P CORY..WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!

by Lisa	Oct 17, 2008 6:11 PM
And as far as all of you judgemental people passing that judgment think how you would feel if some crazy lunatic came into your home and you were innocent but people were making accusations about your loved one. That's what is wrong with our world!

by Myth Buster	Oct 17, 2008 6:02 PM
Wanna cast blame? Okay! The deputies catch all of the players here one time or another, all have felony records, but none are in Jail. The judges keep letting them out, even after conviction, but it is the parents or Sheriff to blame? Poppycock...

by Concerned Friend	Oct 17, 2008 5:56 PM
you people keep trying to make these men(kenneth & corey) look like saints they sold meth for christ sakes!! its karma what goes around comes around & it was there come around sorry its harsh but it is what it is & its sad that sum1 had to die

by anti john	Oct 17, 2008 5:56 PM
Spoken like a true FOP member, Nagster, stop spreading lies and let this family greive. FOP Politics against the sheriff is out of control, is nothing sacred. Get a life you guys.

by John	Oct 17, 2008 5:08 PM
CONCERNED NEIGHBOR: You can call all you want, you will not find a deputy and the sheriff does not care. Move to Hernando, it is safer there!

by MEP	Oct 17, 2008 5:05 PM
This is a child here that lost his life. He was just starting his life who are you to cast stones? Are you a Saint I think nott. Well my prayer's to the family. And to the jack_ss's that are so ignorant I will pray for u'r ingnorance to be lifted.

by Kelly	Oct 17, 2008 3:29 PM
Dont blame the sherrif of Pasco for the high crime rates.. Anyone been in that part of spring hill??.. Its nothing but drugs and crimes. Most of them are low lives who don't have a job and having nothing to do besides get high and drunk.

by stare	Oct 17, 2008 3:29 PM
i am corys uncle in the state of okla and this comes as a complete surprise i just lost a grand son and now this my god when are they going to put that excon where he belongs, my heart goes out to my brother and sisterinlaw this is a big blow

by Fed Up	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
What about when they want drugs so bad they rob your cars! We had over 20 car burglaries out here. Jessie Gabbard was arrested for 12 burglaries. He was on probation and whaddya know his family lives out here.Has anyone been caught yet?

by Frank	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
This is a terrible crime, but why does the paper continue to label locations outside of Spring Hill, as Spring Hill? I see this all the time. Spring Hill does not reside in Pasco county.

by Concerned Relative	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
Corey was a great kid and had become a fine young man. He had the best parent's that cared deeply for their children, no finer parent could he have had. My heart goes out to our family at this time of grief. I love you all.

by MIKE	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
Live by the sword die by the sword. If you have any questiond go to the pasoc sheriffs websit and check the arrest records on all involved parties. Yes its a tragedy any time a young person dies, but there are no "inocent victims here!

by Concerned Neighbor	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
how many times do neighbors have to call the cops on these types of people before they do something? I have 2 young children living in my home and we work and pay taxes and get no response from PCSD! Thanks again. Could be prevented! I'm moving..soon

by FlyingDutchman	Oct 17, 2008 3:28 PM
After three consecutive tours in the Middle East, one would think when coming home there would be some peace. Seven years away from Pasco and it has only grown worse.

by frank	Oct 17, 2008 3:27 PM
what's to untangle? shady hills recipe: take drugs, guns, white trash, and punks - mix well and serve.

by Lisa	Oct 17, 2008 3:27 PM
Nothing for Nothing but how would anyone feel if someone broke into there home and lost someone that they loved.Have some compassion,this young man was still a human being and my heart and prayers are with his family people need not to pass judgement

by ENJIE	Oct 17, 2008 3:04 PM
All of you people are so judgemental! This is just another sign of our societies' ignorance! This killing of Cory is totally unjustifiable! Drugs or no drugs he did not deserve this. Cory was a good kid, and you would only know that if you knew him!

by theman	Oct 17, 2008 9:02 AM
big blinged out surbaban, and caddie,, newer style ,,typical of druggers, notice the shack they live in ,you can tell where there hearts are ,,in there personal property,, drive blinged out cars and live in a shack,,typical of low life's and trash.

by VALLEY	Oct 17, 2008 9:02 AM
I THINK CORY WAS IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME MOST OF HIS LIFE,,LIVIN WITH LOSERS DOES MAKE YOU ONE ,,,LOSERS..TAKE SOME RESPONSIBLITY AND GET YOUR KIDS IN CHURCH,,WORK, PLAY,,DONT LET THEM IDLE WITH DRUGS ,SEX. ROCK & ROLL. GET BACK TO GOD..

by belzilbub	Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM
dirt road ,shack and two caddie's spells DRUGS and its always just a matter of time before it comes to a head,,I just hope the right one was done,,and not the innocent one,,,but who in that house can call themselves innocent,,thats there life choice.

by jack	Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM
We need people to change. The junkies are a large part of the crime in this country.

by Sherry	Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM
Prayers for those who need them...

by fed up	Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM
yeah, Where infested with drug dealers and we are doing something about it but they just keep getting a slap on the wrist and put back in society. Lock them up make them do time and they may have a differ. out look PPl.involved with drugs usually die