PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A man was taken to a local hospital following a deputy-involved shooting on Thursday afternoon.
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said deputies who were part of a United States Marshals Task Force were attempting to locate 40-year-old Tom Rose for federal warrants.
The deputy-involved shooting happened in the River Ridge area near Katherine Drive and Turkey Oak Drive in New Port Richey.
Sheriff Chris Nocco said Rose has a lengthy criminal history, including numerous gun and drug violations.
"35 page rap sheet, 35 pages, he has numerous gun and drug violations, spent over 10 years in state and federal prison. He is a very violent individual," said Sheriff Chris Nocco.
"Last night he made a statement to somebody if anyone contacts the police, they would have to answer to him and he will take the cops with him," added Nocco.
Sheriff Nocco said deputies received a tip about his location. Deputies attempted to pull over Rose after locating him around 1:15 p.m. Thursday near a Home Depot.
A short chase was initiated, but the pursuit was ended.
Deputies found Rose in the River Ridge area. The Pasco Sheriff's Office said that the suspect refused to comply and attempted to hit the detective with his vehicle.
"When you heard the radio traffic of that detective over the radio, you realize his life was endanger," said Sheriff Nocco.
Sheriff Nocco said the deputy opened fire striking Rose. The suspect was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Neighbor Matt Dermott said he heard gunshots and saw deputies get Rose and a female passenger out of the vehicle.
"Immediately, I saw there was several cops and they had their firearms drawn and were giving commands for the suspects to come of the vehicle," said Dermott.
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PCSO said this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
No deputies were injured. The FDLE is investigating the deputy-involved shooting which is standard protocol.
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