DELTONA, Fla. — A shooting on Christmas night in Deltona has left a 17-year-old dead. Brenden Watkins was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Dec. 25.
Deputies responded to the incident around 8:49 p.m. on El Campo Avenue. Upon their arrival, they attempted life-saving measures, but Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff states that the investigation is active and ongoing. Early findings suggest the shooting might have happened during an attempted robbery.
Authorities have not yet apprehended any suspects in connection with the case and are continuing to pursue leads and gather additional information.
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