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Teen arrested in Deltona stabbing; 2 suspects still sought, deputies say

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Updated  May 16, 2025 12:50pm EDT
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando
Teen arrested in Deltona stabbing; 2 suspects still sought

Teen arrested in Deltona stabbing; 2 suspects still sought

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Volusia County after authorities say he planned a stabbing attack that left a 15-year-old injured in Deltona.

The Brief

    • A 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times during a fight Wednesday in Deltona. The teen was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
    • Deputies believe the attack stemmed from a prior fight with the known suspects.
    • A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after authorities say he planned the stabbing attack. Deputies are still searching for two more suspects.

DELTONA, Fla. - Volusia County sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate a Wednesday afternoon fight in Deltona that left a teenage boy with multiple stab wounds.

Deputies say one suspect, a 13-year-old boy, has been arrested. However, they are still searching for two more suspects.

15-year-old stabbed multiple times 

What we know:

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times during a fight in Deltona on Wednesday afternoon. 

The incident occurred around 3:39 p.m. near Courtland Boulevard and Hanford Drive, just south of Heritage Middle School.

A deputy nearby responded within two minutes and administered first aid to slow the bleeding before the victim was transported to a hospital, where he received staples and stitches. He is expected to recover.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times during a fight Wednesday in Deltona.

Investigators believe the stabbing stemmed from a fight that occurred at the school the teens attended earlier this week. Officials say the 15-year-old won the fight, which is why the group of three other individuals got together to attack him.

On Thursday, deputies announced they had arrested a 13-year-old suspect who they said planned the stabbing. However, they are still continuing to search for two other suspects. 

Officials said the 13-year-old boy could face charges of aggravated battery. 

What we don't know:

The name of the 13-year-old arrested has been released, but FOX 35 News is choosing not to share the name, as he is a minor.

Detectives have not yet released the identities of the other two alleged suspects involved in the stabbing.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times during a fight Wednesday in Deltona.

What's next:

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has not released public statements beyond the incident summary but confirmed that detectives are actively interviewing witnesses and working to identify the individuals responsible. 

The investigation remains ongoing.

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

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