Confrontation Between Friends Ends In Shooting Death In “The Avenues”

Ormond Beach, Fl – A man is dead after being shot by his friend last night (January 8) at a home located  1134 Avenue I in Ormond Beach. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is not identifying any of the parties in the shooting until next of kin are notified. The shooter, a 34-year-old man, contacted law enforcement and remained on scene to provide his account of the incident.  He told deputies that he and his friend were outside when the friend pointed a pitchfork at him in a threatening manner. The shooter, who was armed at the time, told his friend to put down the pitchfork.  The friend did but then stepped toward him in a threatening manner and he fired his gun at him. The man said he was in fear for his life and the life of his wife, who was inside the home at the time.  The victim, who lived in a separate structure on the property, was pronounced dead at the scene. This is an open investigation and no charges have been filed at this time