LAND O'LAKES — The Pasco County Sheriff's Office was investigating a shooting that took place just after 9 a.m. Wednesday near Drexel and Lake Patience Roads in Land O'Lakes.
A male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a man he knew, said Melanie Snow, public information officer for the sheriff. The shooting was related to a home burglary, with a possible connection to drugs, Snow said.
The names of the men involved were not released.
The area remained shut down Wednesday afternoon as detectives investigated the scene. Deputies continued to search for the suspect.