PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Officials said a deputy shot a man swinging a sword around children in Pasco County on Thanksgiving.
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrived at Boland Avenue in Shady Hills on the evening of Nov. 28 after receiving reports about the incident.
Deputies then conducted a welfare check, where the man was found inside his home. PCSO said once verbal contact was made, the man came out with a gun, which led to deputies shooting him.
According to officials, deputies immediately rendered first aid, and the man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sword and gun were located.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting, as is PCSO's standard protocol. The deputy who shot the man has been placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
Officials said there is no threat to the public.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
