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Shots were fired at law enforcement officers as they were trying to serve a search warrant, investigators said, and the Port Richey mayor was identified as the gunman.
State officials and SWAT members with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Port Richey home, located at 8221 Hayward Lane, around 4:40 a.m. Thursday. Officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the mayor, 68-year-old Dale Glen Massad, had his medical license revoked in 1992. However, they said, he was still practicing medicine inside his home.
One medical procedure performed required additional hospital treatment from the patient, investigators said.
When officials arrived at the home, they “announced their presence” and attempted to enter the residence. That’s when bullets flew toward the SWAT members. Deputies said they did not return fire. There were no injuries and Massad was taken into custody...
Sheriff: Port Richey mayor shot at deputies serving warrant for illegal medical practice
The mayor of Port Richey, Florida has been arrested after deputies say he fired shots at law enforcement officers who were trying to serve a search warrant at his home Thursday.
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