(Lake County, FL) Today, the Office of State Attorney Bill Gladson for the Fifth Judicial Circuit announces the grand jury indictment of 43-year-old Matthew Pasco of Leesburg, Florida.

A grand jury was convened to determine whether there was sufficient evidence to charge Pasco for the death of 36-year-old Shawn Cyriacks. The grand jury returned a true bill of indictment for the following charges:

·MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE WITH A FIREARM (PREMEDITATED) – 782.04(1)(a)1,775.087(2)(a) l, 775.087(2)(a)2, and 775.087(2)(a)3

·POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A FELON – 790.23(1)(a),790.23(3), AND 775.087(2)(a)l

On or about April 17, 2026, Pasco did unlawfully and from a premeditated design effect the death of a human being, Shawn Cyriacks, and during the commission of the offense, actually possessed and discharged a firearm, causing the death of Cyriacks.

The State Attorney’s Office of the Fifth Judicial Circuit will continue to ensure public safety by enforcing the criminal laws of the State of Florida and holding those who violate our laws accountable for their actions, while seeking justice on behalf of all victims.

Pasco is in custody at the Lake County Detention Facility on a no-bond status.

Assistant State Attorney Nicholas Camuccio is prosecuting the case.

Published on 4/25/2026.