Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder/suicide in the 16855 block of Platinum Dr. in Spring Hill that initially started as a kidnapping. This was an isolated incident, and there is no public safety threat. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco and Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri will be going live on Facebook for a news conference at 9:30 p.m. to provide an update.
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Pasco Co. Sheriff Chris Nocco took office in 2011 at just 34 years old.
Nocco was appointed by Florida's governor after a career with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. He's since become a prominent voice on public safety, gang activity, and regional crime trends in the Tampa Bay area.
This storyPasco County Incident Details
- A dispute over custody of the children
- A property dispute involving a television
- An argument about unpaid rent
- A disagreement over vehicle ownership
Topic poll · all networksWhat should Pinellas County prioritize after this tragedy?
Topic poll · all networksPinellas County, FL has how many miles of saltwater shoreline?
- Around 100 miles
- Around 250 miles
- Around 588 miles
- Around 900 miles
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 588 miles
