1 shot, killed, 1 'pistol-whipped' at Daytona Beach home, police say; man arrested
Police: 1 shot, killed, another 'pistol-whipped' in Daytona Beach
One person was shot and killed, and another person was injured following an incident in Volusia County early Tuesday, police said. The incident happened at a home on Butler Boulevard in Daytona Beach.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - One person was shot and killed, and another person was injured following an incident at a home early Tuesday in Volusia County, according to police.
What we know:
Shortly after 4 a.m., Daytona Beach police officers responded to a residence on Butler Boulevard near N Oleander Avenue regarding a burglary and shots fired.
When they arrived, they found multiple people at the home, including a person that had been shot in the chest and another that had been "pistol-whipped", Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said during a news conference.
The suspects left the area before police arrived.
Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the person that had been shot died of their injuries. FOX 35 News is working to learn the condition of the other victim.
New details
An investigation revealed that several people were inside the home when a knock was heard at the door.
When the door was opened, two masked men armed with guns barged in, sparking a fight, during which one victim was pistol-whipped and the other was shot, police said in a news release on Wednesday.
John Fitzgerald Oliphant III, 20, was arrested Tuesday in connection to the incident. He faces charges of first-degree murder and burglary with battery.
Booking photo of John Oliphant III (Credit: Volusia County jail)
Oliphant III is being held in the Volusia County jail without bond, records show.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not revealed how they identified Oliphant III as a suspect or where he was located.
Additional details about the victims' identities have not been disclosed. It is also unclear whether police are searching for any other suspects.
What they're saying:
"Investigators have determined that the suspects and victims were previously acquainted through drug-related activities," police said in a news release. "Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community."
‘Special project for us'
During a news conference Tuesday morning, Young told reporters that law enforcement has had "problems" at the address before, but did not elaborate.
"I can tell you, moving forward would definitely be a special project for us," Young said. "It will get a lot of our attention to figure out exactly what we have going on, on this property."
Daytona Beach Police give update on deadly shooting
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young provides an update on a shooting on Butler Boulevard that left one person dead early Tuesday.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young during a news conference on March 4, 2025.