Two young men killed in shooting at DeLand industrial property

The victims were identified as nineteen-year-old Dustin Rose and eighteen-year-old Samson Campbell

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By James Tutten and Sabrina Maggiore

Update:

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police are investigating a double homicide after two young men were found shot to death Wednesday night at an industrial property on West New York Avenue.

Two young men killed in shooting at DeLand industrial property The victims were identified as 19-year-old Dustin Rose and 18-year-old Samson Campbell.

Officers responded around 10:40 p.m. to 213 W. New York Ave. and found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene minutes later, police said.

The victims were identified as 19-year-old Dustin Rose and 18-year-old Samson Campbell. According to DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger, the two victims were childhood friends.

“My thoughts are with the victims and their families today,” Umberger said. “This is a tragic situation for all involved, and my department is working to find the answers as to what happened.”

Umberger said the investigation remains active. His detectives have continued to canvass the area for surveillance video but they are also asking for the public’s help.

Rose was a student at The Citadel and served in the National Guard.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the DeLand Police Department through Crime Watch or by contacting the Criminal Investigations Division at 386-626-7400.

DeLand police investigating deaths of 2 people in downtown area

DeLand police are investigating the deaths of two people in the city’s downtown area.

According to the DeLand Police Department, officers are investigating the deaths near the 100 block of North Florida Avenue and West Indiana Avenue.

Police said there is no threat to the public at this time.

No road closures are in effect, though drivers traveling through the area are urged to use caution as emergency personnel remain on scene.

Authorities said the identities of the two people are still being confirmed, and notifications to their next of kin are underway.

The investigation remains active, and no additional details have been released.

Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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