VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in front yard of DeLand home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the 800 block of South Massachusetts Avenue after a 911 caller found the adult male victim unconscious in the front yard.
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When deputies arrived, around 10:45 p.m., they found the victim 50-year-old Hector Hernandez Pasquale with gunshot wounds.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene,
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Deputies have not said whether the victim lives at the house.
Detectives are actively investigating and pursuing potential leads, according to a news release.
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Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 386-248-1777, call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 888-277-TIPS, or submit a tip via the P3 Tips app.
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