A suspect is in custody after a homicide reported early Wednesday at 2050 S. Ridgewood Avenue in South Daytona, according to police. Officers have not identified the victim or the suspect, and they say the investigation is still active.
The South Daytona Police Department said the incident happened around 5:20 a.m. at the Ridgewood Avenue address. However, WKMG reported that officers responded to an apartment complex on South Ridgewood Avenue around 5:30 a.m., a small discrepancy in the timeline that has not been resolved publicly.
Suspect Detained, No Danger to Public Cited
Police said that as a result of their response and the ensuing investigation, a suspect was taken into custody. Officers emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public related to the incident, according to the same report from South Daytona police.
Despite the arrest, authorities have stayed tight-lipped about who exactly is involved. Police will not release the identities of the suspect and the victim at this time, the department said, citing the active nature of the case. No information about how the victim died, what led up to the killing, or any relationship between the suspect and victim has been made public.
Investigation Continues in Volusia County
South Daytona police described the case as an active homicide investigation, with no additional details expected for release in the immediate term. The case adds to the list of open violent-crime investigations in Volusia County that residents will be watching for updates on in the coming days.
Spanish-language outlet Telemundo 31 also reported on the early morning incident, noting that it occurred in the pre-dawn hours and that a suspect had been detained. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the South Daytona Police Department at 386-322-3030.
