Man dies after being shot multiple times by gunmen in DeLand, sheriff says

DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County deputies said a man died after he was shot multiple times by gunmen Friday afternoon.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the man was killed by several gunmen in DeLand.

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Chitwood said the shooting happened at around 4:34 p.m. on Ida Street.

Preliminary info from @SheriffChitwood on today's shooting on W. Ida Ave, DeLand: pic.twitter.com/gmZbdhVECV
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) April 23, 2021

Deputies said the man was approached by the shooters, who may have had covers over their heads, before they opened fire while he was inside a vehicle.

Deputies did not provide a description of the gunmen.

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