Fatal shooting in Deltona kills 17-year-old on Christmas night

Date Added: December 26, 2025 10:50 am

VSO detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old in Deltona on Christmas night.

Deputies responded around 8:49 p.m. to the 2000 block of El Campo Avenue, where Brenden Watkins, 17, of Deltona, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies attempted life-saving measures, but Brenden was pronounced deceased on scene.

The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. The initial findings indicate the shooting may have occurred during an attempted robbery. No suspect is in custody at the time of this post. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and gathering additional information, and more details will be provided when available.