UPDATE: The number of vehicles reporting damage is now up to 15. VSO says a vehicle was damaged at MM 108, at MM 110 and MM 111. Two more vehicles were damaged at MM 113 and MM 126, with one other reported on I-4 without a location. That makes eight vehicles on I-4.
On I-95, two drivers reported damage near International Speedway Boulevard, three drivers reported being hit between the I-4 interchange and Granada Boulevard, one reported being hit near MM 278 and another reported being hit on I-95, north of Granada Boulevard. That adds up to seven on I-95.
Anyone with information about the incidents in Volusia County is asked to call Detective Pullin at 386-860-7030 or call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 386-248-1777.
Daytona Beach, FL - A number of motorists are getting windows replaced on their vehicles after someone shot at them while they were driving on I-4 eastbound and I-95 northbound on New Years Day. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is working with Florida Highway Patrol on the investigation.
VSO said the shootings took place from shortly before 6:30 p.m. to about 7 p.m. Six calls came in reporting vehicles shot on I-4 ranging from the Seminole County Line east to I-95 north to the Flagler County line. Though no injuries are reported, the vehicles all had damaged windows.
Detectives interviewed witnesses and/or victims last night (January 1). They indicate a small caliber/pellet/BB gun may be involved, but that is unconfirmed at this time.
In all, ten vehicles were damaged, including several in the Deltona area, DeLand, Daytona Beach and in the Ormond area. Witnesses account vary on some of the details, including the description of the suspect vehicle.
If you were traveling I-4 or I-95 during the shootings and have information to share, contact VSO at 386-248-1777.
