DeLand Police Investigate Double Homicide at Industrial Property
Police in DeLand, Florida, are investigating a double homicide after two young men, one of whom was a Citadel cadet and South Carolina National Guard member, were found shot to death at an industrial property on West [Road Name].
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 1, 2026 —
DeLand, Florida – Authorities are conducting an investigation into a double homicide that occurred at an industrial property located on West [Road Name]. The DeLand Police Department confirmed that two young men were discovered deceased, both having sustained gunshot wounds.
One of the victims has been identified as a cadet at The Citadel and a member of the South Carolina National Guard. The name of the second victim was not immediately provided. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting and the identities of the perpetrators are currently under investigation.
The DeLand Police Department has not released further information regarding the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of the bodies or potential motives. The investigation is ongoing.
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