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16-year-old hurt in possible drive-by shooting in Deltona, sheriff’s office says

Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries

DELTONA, Fla. – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm Sunday morning in Deltona, in what the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office stated may have been a drive-by shooting.

The shooting was reported around 7:20 a.m. on Trade Street, according to a tweet from the sheriff’s office. The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was described in the tweet as stable.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office responds to a possible drive-by shooting on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office responds to a possible drive-by shooting on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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Volusia detectives are currently investigating, with further information promised “as the investigation allows,” the sheriff’s office said.

No other details were shared.

This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for the latest updates.

Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of the reported shooting and not necessarily its exact location.


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