Flagler County Sheriff's deputies arrested a shooting suspect from Lake County, Florida, on March 21 after the man fled law enforcement and crashed his vehicle on an interstate. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received notification from the Volusia Sheriff's Office that the suspect had crossed into Flagler County on State Road 11 near Cody's Corner.
The Flagler County Real Time Crime Center assisted in tracking the suspect's movements through investigative means. Deputies located the suspect's vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect refused to comply with law enforcement commands.
The suspect fled from deputies, leading to a pursuit that ended when he crashed his vehicle on the interstate. Following the crash, the suspect attempted to escape on foot but was quickly apprehended by responding deputies.
The arrest was made in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier in Lake County. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office coordinated with multiple agencies during the multi-jurisdictional operation that led to the suspect's capture.
The suspect was taken into custody without further incident after the foot chase concluded. Details regarding the original Lake County shooting and specific charges filed against the suspect were not immediately available.
