Victim Shot Intruder Multiple Times, Deputies Say

While details in Thursday morning’s shooting in Moon Lake are still coming in, Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say it looks like a case of a victim turning the tables on an intruder.

According to preliminary information released by the sheriff’s office, a man broke into Michael Farrell’s 12018 Ember Ave. home around 1:19 a.m. The intruder attacked Farrell, 55, who pulled out a gun and fired, shooting his attacker multiple times.

When deputies arrived at the home, they found Chris Wehunt, 35, suffering from gunshot wounds and had him transported to a local hospital. Wehunt’s injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, the sheriff’s office wrote in an email to media.

Deputies say Farrell was questioned following the incident, but not charged with a crime. It is unclear if Wehunt was armed.

The entire incident remains under investigation and deputies are releasing no further information at this time.

Stay with Patch for updates as they become available.

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