DeLand police investigate shooting in Trinity Gardens
A garbage truck driver was shot and flown to a hospital after an altercation; three people were later taken into custody.
DeLand Police say the shooting occurred Wednesday around 11:41 a.m. in the 1900 block of Greenborough Loop after an altercation between the driver of a contracted trash truck and three individuals. Gunfire was exchanged; the driver was struck, was conscious when first responders arrived, and was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition. The three individuals fled but were located and taken into custody; investigators report no evidence anyone else was hit and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.