Volusia County

18-year-old found dead in apartment complex hallway, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A homicide investigation is underway in Daytona Beach after a man was found dead in an apartment complex hallway early Friday, police said.

Officers said the homicide happened just after midnight at an apartment complex at 1290 9th Street.

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First responders said they found Adolphus Butler, 18, dead in the hallway from an apparent gunshot wound.

Investigators are working to identify a suspect, Chief Jakari Young said.

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Police told Channel 9′s Q McCray that they believe the suspect took off on a bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jayson Wallace at 386-671-5207.

No other details were available.

This is a developing story. Check back and watch Eyewitness News for live updates.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.

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