Man indicted after deadly shooting in Leesburg, officials say

The Brief

  • Charged with Murder in the First Degree with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  • Pasco is currently being held at the Lake County Detention Facility without bond.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A Leesburg man has been indicted by a grand jury, according to the Office of State Attorney Bill Gladson for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, in connection with the death of 36-year-old Shawn Cyriacks.

A grand jury was convened to determine whether sufficient evidence existed to bring charges against Pasco.

After reviewing the case, the grand jury returned a true bill of indictment on the following charges:

  • Murder in the First Degree with a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

According to the indictment, on or about April 17, 2026, Pasco allegedly acted with premeditated intent in causing the death of Shawn Cyriacks. Authorities state that during the commission of the offense, Pasco possessed and discharged a firearm, resulting in Cyriacks’ death.

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