Volusia County

One killed, another in critical condition following a domestic disturbance, police say

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PORT ORANGE, Fla. — One person was killed and another seriously injured during a shooting at a Port Orange home, according to police.

On Saturday, at around 8:20 p.m., police responded to a shooting call at a home on Downing Drive.

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When police arrived, they found a 73-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman both suffering from gunshot wounds.

The two were transported to a nearby hospital, where the man later died from his injuries.

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The woman is in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit.

According to police, the couple was involved in a domestic incident when it appears the 73-year-old male shot the 43-year-old female.

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During the same incident, the 60-year-old male roommate shot the 73-year-old male in self-defense.

Police have not released any names at this time.

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