DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A homicide investigation is underway in Daytona Beach after a man was found dead in an apartment complex hallway early Friday, police said.
Officers said the homicide happened just after midnight at an apartment complex at 1290 9th Street.
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First responders said they found Adolphus Butler, 18, dead in the hallway from an apparent gunshot wound.
.@DaytonaBchPD investigators are looking for a killer. They say 18yo Aldophus Butler was shot in the Royal Palm Court apt complex. The suspect is still on the run. Watch @WFTV for more. pic.twitter.com/X7zB8jfLSh
— Q McCray (@QMcCrayWFTV) July 9, 2021
Investigators are working to identify a suspect, Chief Jakari Young said.
Police told Channel 9′s Q McCray that they believe the suspect took off on a bicycle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jayson Wallace at 386-671-5207.
No other details were available.
@DaytonaBchPD is conducting a homicide investigation at 1290 Ninth Street. The scene is active as investigators work to identify a suspect. Further details forthcoming.
— Chief Jakari Young (@ChiefJakari) July 9, 2021
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