Skip to main content
Clear icon
49º

2 shot in Mercedes on I-4 in Florida; shooter, vehicle sought

Shooting investigated on I-4 near Saxon Boulevard in Deltona

DELTONA, Fla. – Two people, including a 19-year-old, were shot Wednesday night while riding in a Mercedes on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The shooting was reported around 8:50 p.m. along I-4 east near Saxon Boulevard in Deltona.

Troopers said the victims, a 61-year-old man and the 19-year-old, were traveling in a Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the inside lane when a black SUV or pickup truck was driving behind them and the driver flashed the high-beam headlights.

The 61-year-old moved to the center lane and the other driver shot at the Mercedes, hitting the victims, according to the FHP.

The victims, who are from Tennessee, were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to an FHP report.

Eastbound lanes of I-4 were shut down but were reopened a couple of hours later.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FHP at 407-737-2213. If you’d like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477.

An investigation is ongoing.


Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: