UPDATE: The Friendly Way Convenience Store shooting suspect has just turned himself in to DPD. Thank you everyone for your help!

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The DeLand Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Friendly Way Convenience Store located at 901 S Florida Ave, DeLand that occurred on Saturday, April 23rd around 1 pm. The victim, who is an employee of the store, was shot in the leg following an altercation that allegedly began over the price of a bag of chips.

The victim, whose information will not be released, was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford for medical treatment.

The suspect fled the scene before responding officers could arrive on scene. The suspect in this case is Tyrique L. Matthews (DOB 8-10-2004, 17 years old). He may go by other names including "Trique". If you may know Tyrique's whereabouts, please call the non-emergency dispatch line at 386-943-8276 or call 911 if it is an emergency. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via our CrimeWatch page. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.