Homicide investigation prompts standoff in Volusia County, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A suspect was taken into custody after a standoff with SWAT in Volusia County on Sunday, according to officials with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
The incident happened in the area of SR 415 and Howland Boulevard around 7 p.m. and involved a subject who armed himself in a vehicle, according to deputies.
Deputies said the man was being investigated in connection to an earlier murder in Altamonte Springs.
The individual was later taken into custody by SWAT after about 3 hours of negotiations, officials said.
The incident prompted an area roadblock for hours.
No injuries were reported.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Volusia Sheriff's Office.