The preliminary investigation indicates that Orlando Diaz-Rivera, 30, shot the victim and then fled. Diaz-Rivera is 5’9”, approx. 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

Zephyrhills Homicide Suspect Arrested By Pasco Deputies

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Orlando Diaz-Rivera, 30, the suspect in Monday’s homicide in Zephyrhills, was found and arrested, according to Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting homicide happened on March 7, around 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of Gall Blvd. and Kossick Rd. in Zephyrhills. 

Deputies say the investigation indicates that Orlando Diaz-Rivera, 30, shot the victim and then fled. 

The victim and Diaz-Rivera are known to each other, and this is an isolated incident, according to PCSO.

Diaz-Rivera was taken into custody and booked into the Land O’ Lakes jail.

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