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International Business Times
3 days ago
- International Business Times
Daytona Beach Man Who Fatally Shot Wife After She Found Out About His Affair Through Apple Watch, Convicted
A Daytona Beach man who killed his wife in front of her parents on the day she found out he was cheating on her, has been convicted of her murder. A jury deliberated for 17 minutes before finding 37-year-old Shantell Adkins guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault, the State Attorney's Office for the Seventh Judicial Circuit announced June 4. Shawntai Found Out Shantell was Cheating on Her Through Messages on His Apple Watch The mother of the victim, 34-year-old Shawntai Adkins, said during a deposition that her daughter had found out earlier the day she was killed that her husband had been cheating on her. She learned of his infidelity through messages on his Apple Watch, and she told her mom she was done and was going to divorce him, her mother recounted during the deposition. On Oct. 19, 2023, Shawntai accused Shantell of taking her motorcycle while he was intoxicated, days after he was admitted to a medical facility for alcohol abuse treatment under the Marchman Act, according to court documents filed in Volusia County. Shawntai's mom said her daughter called and asked her parents to come over because her husband had taken her bike and wouldn't tell her where it was. The parents went over to the Daytona Beach home and were asking their son-in-law where the motorcycle was, then he got angry and got out his rifle, deputies said. Shantell Fired His Rifle, Striking Shantell in the Neck The parents and the wife started leaving, then Shantell fired off a shot, killing his wife, the Daytona Beach Police Department said in an arrest affidavit. The parents started running, and the father broke his leg while trying to jump over a fence, according to prosecutors and police. Shantell also shot himself in the shoulder, and he was hospitalized while his wife died at the scene, police said. His defense tried to prevent prosecutors from using his alcohol use or alleged infidelity in court, but a judge denied the motions, saying prosecutors could use those details to establish motive for the woman's death. Shantell is expected to be sentenced to mandatory life in prison June 23.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Volusia County Schools deploys new gun detection AI
In an effort to improve school safety, Volusia County Schools is deploying a new artificial intelligence platform for detecting guns. The new software is called ZeroEyes. It will work by layering onto the schools' current digital cameras. If a gun is detected, the video will be fed back to the company's operations center, which is staffed by military and law enforcement veterans. The county says this will add another critical layer of protection. 'Our goal is to be a trailblazer for school safety in Florida,' Volusia County Schools Superintendent Carmen Balgobin said in a news release. 'After seeing the Daytona Beach Police Department's success with ZeroEyes, we conducted a thorough evaluation of the technology. We began piloting it in a few of our schools and quickly recognized the critical value it provides. We want our students to focus on learning, building friendships, and preparing for their futures, rather than worrying about their safety.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Two hospitalized after rollover crash on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach
The Brief Two people were hospitalized as trauma alerts after a three-vehicle crash that left one car overturned Wednesday in Daytona Beach, officials said. Firefighters extricated the trapped occupants, and police are investigating the incident. ORLANDO, Fla. - Two people were hospitalized as trauma alerts following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on West International Speedway Boulevard near Clyde Morris Boulevard, officials said. Daytona Beach Fire Department crews responded to the scene and found one vehicle overturned with two occupants trapped inside. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and extricated the victims while providing medical care, authorities said. Volusia County EMS transported both patients to a local hospital as trauma alerts. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Toddler killed in horror crash after chasing family dog into busy road
The young boy was struck by one vehicle which sent him into the southbound lanes of the busy road, where he was then struck by a second vehicle, a scene described by police staff as 'traumatic and chaotic' A toddler has tragically died after he chased his family dog onto a busy road where he was struck by two vehicles on Wednesday night. The devastating incident happened when the young boy, aged one-years-old, left his family home in on North Halifax Avenue in Daytona Beach, South Florida after the dog escaped the family home. Police rushed to the scene at around 8.21pm on Wednesday, April 23 where they found the young boy with severe injuries. The unidentified one-year-old boy was rushed to Halifax Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead an hour later. Bill Rhodes, the director of operations for the Daytona Beach Police Department confirmed further details about the tragic incident at a news conference on Thursday, WESH reports. Rhodes confirmed the boy was struck by a 2003 Honda CR-V which sent the toddler into the southbound lanes of the busy avenue, where he was then struck by a 2012 Chevy Silverado. He referred to the incident as a 'traumatic and chaotic scene'. Officers do not believe the speed of any vehicles involved was a factor in the young boy's death - and are still considering whether to bring charges against anyone in the case, MailOnline reports. A statement on the police force's Facebook page read: "On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 8:21 p.m., officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to the 2900 block of N. Halifax Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a child pedestrian Upon arriving, officers located the child, who had sustained severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the child had exited their residence, following the family dog, which had escaped. While following the dog, the child entered oncoming traffic and was struck by a vehicle, followed by a second vehicle. The child was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel This remains an active and ongoing investigation. At this time, there are no additional details to provide." It comes just days after after a four-year-old girl was killed in a 'dog attack' on Monday, April 14 at a family home in Indiana. Emergency services rushed to the property where officers found two people unresponsive and attempted to save their lives. The child, identified by police as Evelynn Lopez, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead. The older woman, who police identified as Oliva Mora Regalado, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. The investigation revealed that there were six pitbulls and one poodle mix inside the residence at the time of thee tragic incident. For the safety of everyone involved and the preservation of evidence, all dogs were sedated and then euthanised on scene.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Toddler killed while chasing after family dog into oncoming traffic
A toddler was killed in south Florida Wednesday night after he chased his family dog into oncoming traffic - and was subsequently struck by two different vehicles. The unidentified one-year-old boy had walked out of his home on North Halifax Avenue in Daytona Beach to follow the family dog - who had somehow managed to escape, Bill Rhodes, the director of operations for the Daytona Beach Police Department said at a news conference on Thursday, WESH reports. He then entered oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2003 Honda CR-V. The impact of the collision then sent the toddler into the southbound lanes of the busy avenue, where he was then struck by a 2012 Chevy Silverado. Police then responded to the scene at around 8.21pm and found the boy with severe injuries in what Rhodes referred to as a 'traumatic and chaotic scene.' From there, he was transported by Volusia County EMS to Halifax Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead an hour later, Rhodes announced. Officers do not believe speed was a factor in the young boy's death - and are still considering whether to bring charges against anyone in the case. 'At this point, it just seems to be a very tragic accident that we are having to work though here and help the family get through,' Rhodes told reporters, noting that both of the boy's parents and both drivers are cooperating with the ongoing investigation. 'Just this whole mix of things came together in a really tragic turn of events last night,' he added, according to Fox 35. Rhodes went on to say he does not want to hold anyone accountable for 'what they did or didn't do. 'Those of us that are parents, we know that little kids are quick and fast,' he said. 'I guarantee you that they [the boy's parents] are dealing with major trauma today,' he added.
