Overview
- Police say a pursuit began after officers responded to a reported shooting off Country Lane, ending when the suspect crashed on I-95 and opened fire on pursuing officers.
- A South Daytona officer was struck by gunfire and is in stable condition, with officials later saying he is expected to be released from the hospital soon.
- The suspect was also shot and hospitalized; WJXT identified him as Todd Anthony Martin based on statements from local authorities.
- Authorities said the suspect fired multiple rounds, fled on foot, tried to take a police vehicle, and the vehicle later caught fire after being electronically altered.
- Officials reported no injuries from the initial call and no known connection between the suspect and the original reported victim, with traffic still heavy near Beville Road, I-4, and I-95 during the investigation.