Deland police investigating active incident in Victoria Hills neighborhood

Residents are advised to avoid the Victoria Hills neighborhood due to a heavy police presence around Ridgeway Blvd and Curry Rise Court.

Crime scene Police lights at a major crime scene. (Nick Papantonis)

By Jake Jordan

6:56 PM UPDATE

DELTONA, Fla. — As of 6:40 p.m., police have a suspect in custody. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

Residents are advised to avoid the Victoria Hills neighborhood due to a heavy police presence around Ridgeway Blvd and Curry Rise Court.

ORIGINAL STORY

The police have requested that people either avoid the area or shelter in place if they are already nearby, as this is an active police incident.

No additional details about the incident are available at this time.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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