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Man shot and killed after argument in New Port Richey: PSO

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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A man is dead after a shooting in New Port Richey that began as an argument, deputies said.

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) said the shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. Monday in the Ashen Avenue area. Investigators said two men and a woman who knew each other were arguing when one man shot the other.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman was not injured.

Deputies said the suspect left in a vehicle before law enforcement arrived. A few hours later, authorities said the suspect was found and is in custody. Deputies believe the shooting was an isolated incident between people who knew each other.

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