PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Authorities in Port Orange, Florida are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Southern Pines neighborhood at the intersection of Elda Lane and Spruce Creek Road. The incident, which took place late Tuesday evening, involved two individuals, resulting in one person losing their life.
According to law enforcement officials, the shooting was reported just before 7:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from Port Orange police. The alleged shooter, identified as 40-year-old Santiago Carlos Hernandez-Castrodad, was apprehended and now faces charges of second-degree murder in connection with the incident.
Residents in the quiet neighborhood where the shooting occurred expressed shock at the sudden eruption of gunfire in what is typically a serene area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, with one individual noting the intensity of the violence, stating, “to see the guy down on the ground and to continue shooting, I mean, he wanted him dead.”
The victim, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, tragically succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Authorities have reassured the public that all individuals involved in the shooting have been identified and accounted for, emphasizing that there is no immediate danger to the community at large.
As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continues, the community remains on edge, grappling with the reality of violence in their midst. The Port Orange Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, in an effort to shed light on the events leading up to the tragic loss of life.