VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A suspect was killed and a Daytona Beach officer was shot in what investigators described as a gun battle on Saturday.The officer was saved by his bulletproof vest.
Investigators with the Daytona Beach Police Department said officers were serving an arrest warrant at a home on Espanola Ave.
in Holly Hill. The suspect was wanted for attempted murder for allegedly shooting a female in the back two weeks ago.MORE NEWS: Family, friends attend funeral for Salaythis MelvinAs officers entered the home, police said the suspect ran into a back bedroom, pulled a gun out, and opened fire. "His intent was to go out in a shootout.