2 intruders shot in hail of 17 bullets during DeLand home invasion

Intended target opens fire on 4 suspected home invaders

DeLAND, Fla. – Four men have been charged in connection to an armed home invasion robbery in DeLand that left two of them shot by their intended target, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s officials said deputies responded around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday to 931 Clark Ave. following reports of several shots fired during a home invasion robbery.

According to deputies, it was determined that the suspects entered the home to rob the occupant, whom they knew from “prior narcotics transactions.”

Deputies said the intruders fled the scene when their intended target pulled out a gun and fired 17 shots, with several rounds striking the suspects’ vehicle. Two of the men were taken to a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds, deputies said.

According to sheriff’s officials, deputies spotted and detained one suspect near the area of the incident. They also found the suspected vehicle in Daytona Beach and conducted a felony stop, detaining the driver, officials said. The vehicle had bullet holes on the driver’s side.

Deputies identified the suspects as:

• Benjamin Warren, 20
• Timothy Bourn, 22
• Marquis Williams, 19
• Jaiden Hunt, 20

All four men were being held without bond at the Volusia County jail.