Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies

A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

Deputies responded about 8:34 p.m. to the area of West Beresford Road and South High Street, near State Road 15A.

Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. On Friday, VSO identified the victim as 55-year-old John J. Strobel. The sheriff's office said he lived in a camp near where the attack happened.

What we don't know:

The sheriff's office said it is investigating Strobel's death as a homicide. A suspect has not been identified. Deputies were searching the area for evidence.



The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

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