Update: Arrest Made in McCabe’s Bar Homicide Investigation

The DeLand Police have arrested Avantae Traeviyon Williams, 24, of DeLand, in connection with this case. Since the incident, the Criminal Investigations Division has worked diligently to gather evidence and develop leads. Through the course of their investigation, detectives identified Williams as the suspected shooter.

In collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, DeLand detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder. On May 5, 2025 DeLand officers arrested Williams and took him into custody without incident. 

This remains an open and active investigation. Detectives continue to collect evidence and conduct interviews. Approximately 40 patrons were inside McCabe’s Bar on the night of the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the DeLand Police Department at 386-626-7400 and ask for the Criminal Investigation Division.

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DeLand, FL- Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Saturday morning at McCabe’s Bar, located at 225 N. Amelia Avenue in DeLand.

Officers from the DeLand Police Department and Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting around 1:30 a.m., where witnesses told investigators that a fistfight broke out between several men inside the bar. During the altercation, one of the men produced a firearm and began shooting.

The victim, identified as 32-year-old Keshod Harris of DeLand, was struck multiple times in the chest. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim’s next of kin has been notified.

A bartender was also injured in the shooting, sustaining gunshot wounds to both hands. The bartender was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect fled the scene, possibly in a vehicle, and has not been located.

Law enforcement officials are actively following leads and urge anyone with information to come forward

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the DeLand Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

You can submit a tip by following the link below or by calling the DeLand Police Department/Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-626-7400. https://volusia.crimewatchfl.com/delandpd/submit-tip Or contact Detective Jackson Miller at millerja@deland.org

Reward Offered:

Through Central Florida CrimeLine, tipsters whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All tips remain completely anonymous and can be submitted 24/7 by calling 800-423-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking operators are available.

The DeLand Police Department encourages everyone to stay alert and work together to help bring justice for the victim and their family.