Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) opened an investigation after a Pasco County deputy shot a suspect on Wednesday.
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said that deputies were searching for a stolen vehicle near Rowan Road and Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey. Around 2:20 a.m., they encountered a man in possession of the stolen vehicle.
According to deputies, the suspect then fled and shot his gun at them while doing so. A deputy returned fire and hit the suspect, causing non-life-threatening injuries. The deputies were uninjured.
The suspect is in custody, and PCSO said there are multiple charges pending.
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