New Port Richey Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- New Port Richey Police are seeking a dark-colored SUV involved in a drive-by shooting Wednesday, Nov. 7.

According to police, around 4 p.m., someone in an SUV shot a number of rounds from a 9 millimeter handgun at a man standing outside in the 5900 block of Illinois Avenue.

The victim, who police are not naming, was transported to Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center to be treated for a lower body gunshot wound. Police believe the victim was acquainted with the shooter.

Police say the vehicle may be a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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