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Daytona Beach Probes 4 Weekend Shootings as Sheriff Says Bottle-Crunch, Not Gunfire, Fueled Beach Panic

Officials will seek financial recourse from promoters of unsanctioned spring break events.

Overview

  • Police are investigating four separate shootings across the city over the weekend, with three people wounded and expected to recover.
  • South Daytona Officer Jake Fessenden was shot during a pursuit, underwent surgery and is expected to survive, while suspect Todd Martin remains in critical condition.
  • Authorities reported about 133 arrests countywide and the seizure of six firearms during spring break enforcement operations.
  • Detectives are reviewing widely shared social media videos and say there is no ongoing community threat, noting none of the shootings happened on the beach.
  • A special event zone on Daytona Beach is scheduled to take effect Friday to allow stricter enforcement for expected crowds.