Detectives Seek Tips To Solve Unsolved Homicide In Zephyrhills

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — Pasco County sheriff's detectives are continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred at Samuel Pasco Athletic Park in Zephyrhills Oct. 17.

Carl Branch, 32, of Fort Myers was shot and killed in the parking lot of the park while a children's football tournament was taking place.

It was a drive-by shooting from a white, four-door Nissan sedan. The car has damage to the driver's side front panel, which is painted a tan primer color.

The shooter is believed to be a Black man from the Fort Myers area.

Detectives don't know why Branch was targeted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).