Father of Double Homicide Suspect Arrested in DeLand
The father of a 17-year-old suspect in a double homicide has been arrested in DeLand, Florida, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 7, 2026 —
A man, identified as the father of a 17-year-old suspect in a double homicide, has been arrested in DeLand, Florida. The DeLand Police Department confirmed the arrest, though further details regarding the charges against the father or his specific role in the case were not immediately available.
The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into a double homicide. Information about the victims, the circumstances of their deaths, or the timeline of the homicides was not provided in the initial report.
The 17-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released due to their age, is implicated in the double homicide. The relationship between the father’s arrest and the ongoing homicide investigation is currently unclear. Authorities have not specified if the father is being charged in connection with the homicides, or if the charges are related to other matters.
The DeLand Police Department is leading the investigation. No further information regarding the identity of the father, the specific charges he faces, or the progress of the homicide investigation has been released at this time.
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