Volusia County

Person injured after shooting in Daytona Beach, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A person is injured after a shooting in Daytona Beach, police said.

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Daytona Beach police said they received an aggravated battery call in the 900 block of Vine Street at around 7:00 p.m.

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DBPD said one person was shot and transported to Halifax Hospital Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition.

Police said the suspect is in custody and that the firearm has been recovered.

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Deputies said that upon initial investigation, the motive behind the shooting could be related to “road rage.”

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Residents are asked to avoid the area.

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