Hector Hernandez Pasquale, a 50-year-old resident of DeLand, Florida, died on December 2, 2023, as a result of a shooting incident. The incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting a 911 call around 10:45 p.m. The caller discovered Hernandez Pasquale unconscious in the front yard of 808 S. Massachusetts Ave. in DeLand.
Upon arrival, deputies determined that Hernandez Pasquale had been shot. Despite immediate response, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the shooting death and is actively seeking potential witnesses who may have information about the incident. As of the latest updates, no suspect is in custody, and detectives are pursuing various leads to resolve the case.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Volusia 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. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
