Volusia County

Detectives search for suspect after deadly shooting in DeLand, sheriff’s office says

DELAND, Fla. — A man was found dead overnight on Sunday, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Deputies said they received a call to Chipola Avenue around 1:55 a.m. and found the victim, identified as Korey Woulard, 29, lying on the road.

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Investigators said a DeLand police officer performed CPR but the victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Woulard lived in the DeLand area without a permanent address, deputies said.

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Detectives are continuing to look for suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office major case unit at 386-254-1535 or submit an anonymous tip at 888-277-TIPS.

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