18-year-old injured in shooting in Flagler Beach

Shooting happened in 400 block of South Flagler Ave.

Flagler County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting at South 5th Street and South Flagler Avenue (Flagler County Sheriff's Office)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A person was injured in a shooting Sunday evening in Flagler Beach, according to a news release.

Flagler Beach police and deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting happened around 6:38 p.m. in the 400 block of South Flagler Ave.

Recommended Videos



According to the release, the victim – only identified as an 18-year-old man – was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

[EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos]

Deputies said the suspect fled the scene after the shooting and has not been captured.

On Monday, officials with the Flagler Beach Fire Department said a bullet from the shooting struck the front of Station 11.

“During the shooting one firefighter was inside the apparatus bay when the bullet struck. We are lucky to report no injuries to our firefighters,” a statement from the department read in part.

The on-duty crew at the station was able to see the shooting victim in the street, and despite not knowing if the scene was clear, responded by dragging the man back into the station to provide life saving measures.

Officials ask if anyone has information about the incident, to include cell phone video, to contact the Flagler Beach Police Department, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-800-277-TIPS (1-800-277- 8477).

This case is still an active, ongoing investigation.


Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily:


About the Author

Jacob joined ClickOrlando.com in 2022. He spent 19 years at the Orlando Sentinel, mostly as a photojournalist and video journalist, before joining Spectrum News 13 as a web editor and digital journalist in 2021.

Recommended Videos