Suspect arrested in deadly Dade City shooting dies from 'self-inflicted injuries:' Deputies

The suspect arrested in a Dade City shooting that left two dead and one injured died after being found unresponsive at the Pasco County Detention Center, according to deputies. 

The Pasco Sheriff's Office said Miguel Hernandez, 35, was found unresponsive from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. He was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert, but ultimately died a short time later. 

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The backstory:

Hernandez was arrested for premeditated murder/homicide after a shooting in the Blanton Road area between Byron Street and 21st Street on Monday. 

Two men died from their injuries, and deputies said another man was taken to the hospital for medical attention. 

Investigators said the suspect and the victims knew each other and got into an argument prior to the shooting.

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The Source: The information in this story was released by the Pasco Sheriff's Office. It also contains previous FOX 13 News reports. 

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