DELAND, Fla. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing double homicide investigation in DeLand, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Police said officers, working alongside law enforcement partners in Lake County, arrested Daytron W. Etkins, 41, of Eustis, at approximately 6:49 a.m. Friday.
Investigators identified Etkins as the father of homicide suspect Keyan Rundell.
He is charged with felony accessory after the fact.
Authorities also executed a search warrant at Etkins’ residence on Bates Avenue in Eustis as part of the investigation.
According to investigators, they developed probable cause alleging that Etkins knowingly assisted his son following the homicides and took steps intended to help him avoid law enforcement.
Police said the double homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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