DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are actively investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left one man fighting for his life after gunfire erupted near a busy neighborhood intersection. The violent incident has left residents shaken as detectives continue searching for the person responsible.
According to investigators, officers were dispatched around 12:35 p.m. to the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard near Garden Street following reports of a person who had been shot. Emergency responders arrived to find a man suffering from serious gunshot injuries as officers quickly secured the scene and began gathering information from witnesses in the area.
Authorities identified the victim as Anthony Lee. Police said Lee was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where medical staff continue working to save his life. Loved ones have identified him as the father of Sevyn Nasir Lee, as family and friends now wait anxiously for updates on his condition following the tragic shooting.
Investigators say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived, prompting an active search by law enforcement. Detectives spent hours processing evidence at the scene, interviewing witnesses, and examining the surrounding area for surveillance footage that could help identify the shooter or determine what led to the violence.
The shooting caused a heavy police presence throughout the neighborhood as authorities urged residents and drivers to avoid the area while the investigation remained active. Officials have not yet released information regarding a possible motive or whether the victim may have known the suspect. No arrests have been announced at this time.
As the investigation continues, community members are expressing concern over the latest act of gun violence in Daytona Beach. Family members and loved ones are hoping for Anthony Lee’s recovery while detectives work to uncover answers surrounding the shooting. Police are encouraging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Daytona Beach Police Department as investigators continue pursuing leads in the case.
