On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the Port Orange Police Department responded to a report of an active shooting at the Walgreens located at 1625 Taylor Road.
Upon arrival, officers found the suspect in the parking lot with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations revealed that a shooting had occurred inside the store, resulting in injuries to two employees. The injured employees were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Investigators determined that one customer was inside the store during the incident and was unharmed.
Authorities are currently withholding the identities of the employees and the suspect pending notification of their next of kin.
The incident remains under active investigation as law enforcement officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further details will be released as they become available and the investigation progresses.
The Port Orange Police Department thanked the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the City of South Daytona, the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for their prompt response and assistance at the scene. They urge anyone with information related to this incident to contact them at (386) 248-1777.
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