A pre‑dawn scare jolted a Daytona Beach home early Monday when a man allegedly kicked in the front door, fired a handgun into the residence and then took off, according to deputies. Responding, Volusia County deputies said no one inside was hurt. The suspect later turned himself in and was taken into custody as investigators work to sort out exactly what led up to the chaos.
In a release, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 26‑year‑old Bernard Millsap and said deputies were called to the home around 5:30 a.m. after the reported break‑in and gunfire. Deputies said Millsap left the scene but surrendered to authorities later that morning and was taken into custody, as reported by ClickOrlando. The sheriff's office had not immediately released information on potential charges.
Door‑Kick Stunts Have Residents On Edge
The Daytona Beach incident is unfolding against the backdrop of a wave of "door‑kicking" episodes across Volusia County that officials say began as a social‑media challenge and have left homeowners paying out hundreds of dollars for repairs. Local reporting shows deputies have been trying to track down teens caught on camera in Deltona and other communities, and the sheriff has warned the so‑called pranks could turn deadly, per TikTok door‑kick punks. Residents have been urged to preserve security‑camera footage and avoid confronting suspects themselves.
What Investigators Said
The Volusia Sheriff's Office said no one was injured in Monday's incident and that Millsap surrendered without incident. Local coverage also noted a booking photo from a separate February arrest for Millsap. ClickOrlando reported that authorities had not released additional details at the time of publication. Detectives are reviewing evidence and will determine any charges as the investigation moves forward.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. Local reporting has urged residents to save doorbell or security video and forward tips to investigators, per WESH.
