Man with several violent felony warrants shoots, kills himself after leading Pasco Co. deputies on chase: PCSO

DADE CITY, Fla. - A deadly shooting is under investigation in Pasco County after deputies say a man with a violent history killed himself after leading law enforcement on a chase. 

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, deputies tried to pull over a man who was known to have several violent felony warrants on Tuesday afternoon, but instead of stopping, the suspect took off. 

The chase ended in Dade City where deputies say the suspect stopped his car near Prospect Road and S.R. 52 and immediately shot himself. 

As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, roads were closed in the area of Prospect Road and S.R. 52 in Dade City. 

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