DEBARY, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County said a 17-year-old was violently attacked with a handgun over the weekend.
Investigators said a disturbance occurred around 7:45 p.m. Sunday at a park located at Lazlo Circle and Kalin Street in DeBary.
Deputies said two 17-year-olds, a male and a female, were approached by a male suspect accompanied by two females.
The male victim was assaulted when the suspect hit him in the head with a handgun, resulting in a laceration, officials said.
According to a report, the suspect fled the scene and was not immediately located by authorities.
Detectives said they are actively investigating the incident to gather more information and identify the individuals involved.
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