21-year-old shot and killed at Deltona condominium complex, deputies say
Suspect arrested in Deltona condominium shooting
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested. Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter?s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
DELTONA, Fla. - A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested.
What we know:
Deputies responded shortly after midnight to 140 Orchid Woods Court, where they found a 21-year-old victim dead at the top of the stairs to his apartment, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter’s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
The backstory:
When officials arrived at the scene, they found the 21-year-old man dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside the door of a second-floor unit.
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Authorities said a suspect was captured on video surveillance from a doorbell camera. A deputy in the area spotted an individual matching the suspect's description and took him into custody near Providence Boulevard and Perimeter Drive. That suspect was later identified as Whittaker.
Investigators said a black sling bag seen on the shooter in video footage was later tracked down by a sheriff’s K-9 unit. Inside, deputies found a loaded handgun, extra ammunition and other weapons.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not shared any details on what could have led to the shooting. It is unclear if the suspect and victim knew each other or what their relationship was.
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Whittaker did not provide information to detectives, the sheriff’s office said.
What's next:
The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO).