Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 1, 2026 —

Authorities have confirmed that a Citadel cadet and another person were found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds at an industrial site in DeLand, Florida. The incident occurred at a location within the city limits of DeLand.

Details regarding the identities of the individuals, the circumstances leading to the discovery, or the timeline of events remain limited. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly investigating the incident. Specific information regarding potential suspects, motives, or the exact cause of death has not yet been released to the public.

The discovery was made at an industrial area of DeLand, a city located in Volusia County. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. The status of the investigation, including any arrests or ongoing searches, was not immediately available.



Story summarized from the original created by Rory Austin on www.wfla.com, see more information here.

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