A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at a Walgreens pharmacy located at 1625 Taylor Road in Port Orange, Florida. At approximately 5:26 p.m., local police responded to reports of an active shooter at the store. Upon arrival, authorities discovered two Walgreens employees inside the store with gunshot wounds. The suspect, identified as a man, was found deceased in the parking lot from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No customers were present inside the store at the time of the shooting .
The victims were promptly transported to nearby hospitals; however, their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released, pending notification of family members. The Port Orange Police Department, along with officers from surrounding agencies, secured the scene, and the situation was declared no longer active shortly after the incident .Witnesses reported seeing a large police presence at the scene, with over 40 law enforcement vehicles observed in the area. One bystander mentioned that the shooting occurred near the emergency room of AdventHealth in Port Orange, highlighting the proximity to a medical facility .
The Port Orange Police Department has urged residents to avoid the area and take alternative routes as the investigation continues. Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and whether the victims were specifically targeted. At this time, there is no information suggesting that the incident was related to any previous events or that the victims had any prior connection to the suspect.This incident adds to a series of recent shootings at Walgreens locations across the country. In March 2025, a man in Madera, California, allegedly shot and killed a Walgreens employee, expressing a grudge against large pharmacies. The suspect in that case was arrested and charged with murder
As of now, the Port Orange Police Department has not released further details regarding the identities of those involved or the specific circumstances leading to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Residents and community members are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and to avoid spreading unverified information. The Port Orange Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community during this challenging time.
For those seeking support, local counseling services and community resources are available to assist individuals affected by this incident. It is important for community members to come together and support one another as authorities work to understand the full scope of this tragic event.