Man Shot After Alleged DeLand Home Break-in

36-year-old Christopher Allen was shot in DeLand this week after allegedly forcing his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend. He was injured after the woman’s ex-husband, who still resides with her, shot him according to police. The shooting occurred Monday morning in the 100 block of Voorhis Avenue, the DeLand Police Department said. The call came in around 8:15 am. Allen is said to have knocked on the woman’s back door, with her opening it thinking it may have been a delivery. Then, Allen allegedly pulled a gun on her and forced his way inside. The woman’s ex-husband is said to have responded with his own firearm, demanding that Allen lower his. When Allen reportedly refused, the ex-husband fired one round into his chest. Allen is then said to have fled into a nearby wooded area, where he was located by police officers. Allen was airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach to receive treatment for his gunshot wounds. As of Tuesday, he was confirmed to still be there being guarded by law enforcement while he recovers. Police described a dynamic in which Allen stalked his ex-girlfriend in the leadup to the break-in. A small child was also reportedly present in the home at the time of the incident. Allen is expected to survive his injuries. Allen is being charged with three counts of aggravated assault with intent to carry out a felony, armed burglary of an occupied dwelling, destruction of evidence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated stalking, and installing a tracking device. Previous arrests on record in Volusia County include charges for child abuse, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing/eluding, grand theft, domestic battery, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, assaulting an officer, burglary, dealing in stolen property, and various drug possession charges among others.