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DELAND, FL – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a DeLand man on Saturday night. Detectives are calling for potential witnesses to come forward with any relevant information.

Deputies were dispatched to 808 S. Massachusetts Ave., DeLand, following a 911 call around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, they found the victim, 50-year-old Hector Hernandez Pasquale, unconscious in the front yard of the residence. It was confirmed that Pasquale had suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Currently, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are diligently pursuing leads in the case. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 386-248-1777. Tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 888-277-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.

The Sheriff’s Office has stated that no further information is available for public release at this stage of the active investigation, but they will provide updates as the situation develops and more details become available. The community is encouraged to assist in any way they can to aid this ongoing investigation.

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