Teen Apprehended in Connection with Fatal DeLand Shooting
A 17-year-old male has been apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with the fatal shooting of two teenagers. The victims were discovered in an industrial area in downtown DeLand.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 5, 2026 —
A 17-year-old male has been taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in relation to the fatal shooting of two teenagers. The victims were found deceased in an industrial section of downtown DeLand.
The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended the teenager, whose name has not been released due to his age. The apprehension is connected to a double homicide that occurred in DeLand. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive are currently under investigation.
Authorities discovered the bodies of the two teenage victims in an industrial area. Further details regarding the identities of the victims, the exact location within the industrial area, and the timeline of the events have not yet been provided. The investigation is ongoing, with the U.S. Marshals Service collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
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