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Two critically injured in early morning Daytona Beach shooting

Investigators say dispute between two armed individuals escalated into an exchange of gunfire on Main Street

Murder suspect on the loose in Daytona Beach, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Two people are in critical condition after a shooting early Monday morning on Main Street, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Police said officers responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a shooting.

Investigators said the incident began as an altercation between two individuals who were both armed. During the confrontation, both people fired their weapons.

According to police, a bystander who witnessed the incident also pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds.

Two people were struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital, where they remain in critical condition.

Authorities said all individuals involved in the shooting have been identified and accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police said they are not conducting interviews regarding the incident at this time.

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