VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Four young suspects have been arrested in a drive-by shooting that happened on Sunday, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Deputies said the suspects are identified as 18-year-old Zared Castaneda, 15-year-old Jesus Castaneda, 15-year-old Angel Ruiz-Rios and 16-year-old Brian Hernandez.
Law enforcement received a call around 11:52 p.m. for a shooting at a home on Shaw Lake Road.
While the shooting left bullet holes in the front of the house and hit a wall and a TV, no injuries were reported.
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Investigators said the suspects’ vehicle, a red Toyota Tacoma, was spotted, and the suspects were detained during a traffic stop.
Deputies said they found guns, ammunition and shell casings in the truck.
The suspects face multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a weapon, firing a gun from a vehicle and possessing a gun as a minor.
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Zared Castaneda was also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He is held at the Volusia County branch on no bond.
The rest of the suspects are in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Red Toyota Tacoma spotted and pulled over in a traffic stop 3 minutes after it was reported. Great job by all!! (Except the 4 young men who put lives at risk and now need to face some real consequences) https://t.co/TA0xYicrgj
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) May 20, 2024
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