Woman in Her 70s Opens Fire Inside Port Orange Police Lobby
Police said all officers and employees are safe and accounted for as the investigation continues after a shooting inside the lobby.
- On Thursday morning, an approximately 70-year-old woman entered the Port Orange Police Department lobby at 4545 Clyde Morris Blvd and fired a handgun, according to Port Orange Police Chief Manuel Marino.
- Chief Marino reported the woman engaged with civilian staff before stepping outside, where she was met by responding officers; the incident resulted in an officer-involved shooting involving three officers.
- Witness Ashton Bussey, working across the street, reported hearing several shots fired; the suspect was shot and loaded into an ambulance five to 10 minutes later, according to Bussey.
- Officials stated there is no threat to the community, and police confirmed all officers and staff are "safe and accounted for," with no staff or police officers hurt.
- Specific details regarding the circumstances behind the shooting remain unknown as authorities have not yet released the suspect's identity, though Chief Marino noted the challenge of ensuring civilian staff safety during such incidents.
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