1 person in custody after DeLand Police investigate incident in Victoria Hills neighborhood

Police make arrest after incident in DeLand neighborhood

One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.

DELAND, Fla. - One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Tuesday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood.

Earlier, residents were briefly told to shelter in place.

Local perspective:

DeLand police said they were responding to what they described as an "active police incident" in the area of Curry Rise Court. 

Officers appeared to focus on a single home, where a bullet hole was visible, and a vehicle in the driveway had an evidence marker placed on it.

Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public, though an increased police presence will remain in the neighborhood as the investigation continues.

As of 6:40 p.m., police said one person had been taken into custody. 

Residents are asked to avoid the area while officers process the scene. More information is expected to be released.