- October 31, 2024
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Story courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, by Public Affairs Manager Brittany Kershaw.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on the evening of Friday, July 12, in the W-section of Palm Coast. A 17-year-old boy was pronounced deceased from a gunshot wound.
Deputies and detectives are still actively working a crime scene at Westfield Lane and Westford Lane. An increased law enforcement presence will be in the area for the next several hours.
A neighborhood canvass is being conducted for evidence and any home video surveillance. Two suspects, believed to be black males wearing dark hoodies, fled in a silver vehicle with a spoiler.
Deputies are actively searching for this vehicle.
“This is the beginning stages of an apparent homicide investigation,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “During this active investigation, we ask that the public come forward with information that will help locate these suspects. If you saw or heard anything, we need to know about it.”
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the FCSO at 386-313-4911 in reference to Case Number 2019-65304. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS where you could be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
This is all of the information available for release at this time. More information will be provided as the investigation continues.