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Spring Break Violence: Five Shootings Rock Daytona Beach

3/16/2026

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Five shootings occurred over three days during Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida, injuring one police officer and leaving a suspect in critical condition; all victims are expected to survive.
The violence began with a fight at the Joint Bar and continued with shootings near Crunch Fitness and Main Street.
Officer Jake Fessenden was shot twice during pursuit of suspect Todd Anthony Martin, who crashed his vehicle and caught fire.

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Story summary

Five shootings occurred over three days during Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida, injuring one police officer and leaving a suspect in critical condition; all victims are expected to survive.
The violence began with a fight at the Joint Bar and continued with shootings near Crunch Fitness and Main Street.
Officer Jake Fessenden was shot twice during pursuit of suspect Todd Anthony Martin, who crashed his vehicle and caught fire.