Fatal shooting at Creeks Edge Condos – suspect found dead
Key Questions
Who was the victim in the fatal shooting at Creeks Edge Condos?
The victim was identified as 24-year-old Brooke Smith, a University of Florida nursing student set to graduate this summer who worked at a local clinic.
What happened to the suspect Zavion Perry after the incident?
Zavion Perry, 31, fled to Volusia County where he made suicidal statements during a live stream before being found dead on Daytona Beach; his body was identified and a multi-agency search has concluded.
What was the context of the Creeks Edge Condos shooting?
Police indicated the incident stemmed from dating violence, with the investigation still ongoing; a domestic violence advocate also commented on the tragedy amid broader gun violence awareness efforts in the area.
Victim identified as 24-year-old Brooke Smith, a UF nursing student about to graduate this summer, worked at a local clinic. Suspect Zavion Perry (31) fled to Volusia County, made suicidal statements during a live stream, and was found dead on Daytona Beach; body identified. Multi-agency search concluded; investigation ongoing. Incident stemmed from dating violence, per police chief. Domestic violence advocate commented on the tragedy.