Homicide investigation prompts standoff in Volusia County, deputies say

Published August 23, 2026 9:08 PM EDT

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. 

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