Argument over sunglasses leads to Holly Hill shooting, deputies say

A man is in jail after a shooting early Sunday morning.Demetrus Herbert, 32, was arrested after he forced his way into an apartment and shot his cousin, according to Holly Hill police. Officers went to the Maple Leaf Gardens Apartments at about 1:38 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. They found the 39-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his upper thigh.Witnesses told officers that Herbert forced his way into the residence, demanding sunglasses and threatening to kill the victim. Investigators said Herbert then left the apartment, but returned shortly after with a gun and shot the victim.The victim was transported to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Herbert is charged with attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed burglary of a dwelling.

A man is in jail after a shooting early Sunday morning.

Demetrus Herbert, 32, was arrested after he forced his way into an apartment and shot his cousin, according to Holly Hill police.


Officers went to the Maple Leaf Gardens Apartments at about 1:38 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. They found the 39-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his upper thigh.

Witnesses told officers that Herbert forced his way into the residence, demanding sunglasses and threatening to kill the victim. Investigators said Herbert then left the apartment, but returned shortly after with a gun and shot the victim.

The victim was transported to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

Herbert is charged with attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed burglary of a dwelling.