Police search for murder suspect on the loose in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Police search for murder suspect | FULL

Daytona Beach police are searching for a murder suspect that fled Alachua County. The suspect, identified as Xavion Perry III, was spotted by officers Tuesday night, May 26. 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona Beach police are searching for a murder suspect wanted out of Alachua County.

The suspect, identified as Xavion Perry III, 31, is wanted for a homicide out of Gainesville, according to officials.

Xavion Perry III (Credit: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)

What we know:

Xavion Perry III is wanted after allegedly shooting and killing someone in Gainesville on May 26. 

The Alachua County Sheriff's office responded to a report of shots fired around 9:50 p.m. – finding a person dead, Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said during a May 27 press conference. Perry was identified as a suspect in the murder – which stemmed from a situation described as "domestic in nature," Young said. 

Around 11:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Police received reports that Perry had traveled to the area. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but Perry evaded police, before running out of his vehicle to Main Street Pier, the department said. Police are in possession of his vehicle. 

"From what we can tell from video footage," Young said, "at some point he (Perry) jumped from back onto the beach – at which time we lost sight of him." 

Who is Xavion Perry III? 

Young said Perry's criminal history includes a felony charge of grand theft and several misdemeanor charges – domestic violence and resisting without violence. He currently does not have any convictions. 

According to Young, at some point during the pursuit, Perry was live-streaming on social media, where he displayed a gun and made suicidal statements. 

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Daytona Beach Police search for murder suspect | FULL

Daytona Beach police are searching for a murder suspect that fled Alachua County. The suspect, identified as Xavion Perry III, was spotted by officers Tuesday night, May 26. 

What we don't know:

Police said the murder weapon was not found in Perry's vehicle. Authorities don't believe Perry is being assisted or has family in the area, Young said. 

Suspect description

What you can do:

If anyone sees Perry, officials are urging them to call 911 immediately from a safe distance and give law enforcement a full description. 

Perry is described as being 6 feet, 1 inch, having a medium-sized build and wearing all black clothing, white socks and sneakers. 

What's next:

The Alachua County Sheriff's office will be releasing more information regarding its investigation, Young said. 

"I can tell you that no stone is being left unturned as it pertains to doing our best to try to locate the suspect," the chief said. 

There's a possibility Perry is no longer in the area, police said. This investigation is ongoing.