Man accused of shooting his girlfriend at DeBary park surrenders

DeBARY, Fla. — A 21-year-old man who shot his girlfriend Monday at a park in DeBary turned himself in Tuesday, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.

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Investigators said Caleb Padgett shot his girlfriend shortly before 11:30 a.m. during an argument in the parking lot of Memorial Park on Dirksen Drive.

The victim continues to recover from her injuries, and she is expected to make a full recovery.

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Attention @CityofDeBaryFL: Caleb Padgett is wanted for agg battery with a firearm, armed robbery & tampering w/ a victim. He shot his girlfriend yesterday at Memorial Park, 74 Dirksen Dr. She's going to be OK. Caleb's going to jail. If you see him or have info, call us on 911. pic.twitter.com/DUkDADFjrq
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) February 28, 2023

Padgett was charged with aggravated battery, armed robbery and tampering with a victim.

He was booked into the Volusia County Jail.

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