Police arrest boy, 16, in connection to DeLand shooting

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand Police have made an arrest in connection to a Monday night shooting where a man was shot in the head.

Police said they took a 16-year-old boy into custody on Tuesday following a brief foot chase.

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He was believed to be involved in the shooting stemming from an argument between several parties, including the victim.

Officers said the shooting happened around 7 p.m. Monday at the Enclave at Pine Oaks Apartments, located at 508 Harrison Place Drive.

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Police said a man shot into an occupied vehicle before running away. Officers said a man in the car was shot in the head and airlifted to Halifax Health in Daytona Beach in critical condition.

No update on the victim has been released.

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The teen suspect was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice, where he will be held pending further legal proceedings.

The boy is facing the following charges: aggravated battery with a firearm; robbery with a firearm and carrying a concealed firearm.

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