2 Arrested In Drive-By Shooting Of Land O' Lakes High Students

LAND O' LAKES, FL — Two people have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that left two Land O' Lakes High School students with minor injuries.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office charged Charmille Vincent 18, of Land O' Lakes, with five counts of attempted homicide and one count of firing a weapon from a vehicle after he was identified as the shooter, said the sheriff's office. A 17-year-old was identified as the driver of the vehicle. He was arrested in Hillsborough County where he lives and also charged with five counts of attempted homicide.

The shooting occurred early Saturday morning in Lake Padgett Estates. The sheriff's office said several students, all known to one another, were targeted. The two students who were shot did not require hospitalization.

Sheriff Chris Nocco said tips from the community helped lead to the quick arrests.

Out of an abundance of caution, Nocco said the sheriff's office will have an increased law enforcement presence at Land O'Lakes High School.

Pasco Sheriff

Charmille Vincent 18, of Land O' Lakes, was charged with five counts of attempted homicide.