Suspect wanted following shooting death of DeLand man, deputies say
Search for suspect in deadly DeLand shooting
A man died after being shot in DeLand on Saturday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. A 911 caller said they found 50-year-old Hector Hernandez Pasquale unconscious in the front yard of 808 S Massachusetts Avenue. The search continues for a suspect.
DELAND, Fla. - Residents in a DeLand neighborhood tell FOX 35 News they are anxious as they await the details of a deadly shooting.
The shooting happened Saturday night in the 800 block of S Massachusetts Avenue, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSCO). The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Hector Hernandez. Several nearby residents reported hearing a single gunshot on the night of the shooting.
"I just heard, like, a big pop," Dawn Franceskino said. "Like a firecracker." She, along with others, was unaware a shooting had occurred until the police showed up and began to form a perimeter.
Briana Vazquez said she was visiting her boyfriend when she noticed the blue lights from the police vehicles illuminating the street. The police presence remained in the area well into Sunday, she said.
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"We didn't know what happened until I think a few hours later," she said. "It was very, you know, devastating… my condolences to his family."
An arrest warrant has been issued for Joel Alonzo-Cisneros who is wanted for second-degree murder. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Labada Redin lives next door to where the shooting occurred.
"That does threaten your safety. You do feel insecure. A little bit," she said in response to a shooter possibly being on the loose. "You know, I make sure the house is locked anyways all the time, but yeah, that heightens it."
FOX 35 News contacted the victim’s family, and they said they aren’t ready to comment yet.
No additional details are available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 386-248-1777.