CASE UPDATE: Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted Following Deltona Shooting

Published on 1 July 2025 at 19:09

DELTONA, FL – July 1, 2025 — Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) detectives are urgently seeking the whereabouts of Thomas A. Calderon (DOB: 10/17/1987), following a violent early morning altercation that left one man hospitalized in critical condition. An arrest warrant has been issued for attempted second-degree murder with a firearm after Calderon allegedly shot a 29-year-old man during a dispute at 1500 Flagami Terrace in Deltona.

At approximately 3:11 a.m., deputies were alerted when the victim arrived at an Orange City hospital, transported by his girlfriend. The man had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and was later transferred to a Sanford hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery.

Initial investigations indicate the confrontation was personal and heated—sparked by a disagreement over the victim’s treatment of his girlfriend. During the argument, Calderon is accused of drawing a firearm and shooting the victim at close range, then fleeing the scene.

Sheriff’s deputies swiftly secured the Flagami Terrace residence—believed to be Calderon’s home—and conducted a thorough search under warrant. However, Calderon was not present at the property. His current location is unknown, but law enforcement sources say he has known connections to the Sanford and Seminole County areas.

🛑 ARMED & DANGEROUS
Officials emphasize that Calderon should be considered armed and dangerous. Residents are urged not to approach him under any circumstances.

📢 CALL TO ACTION
The VSO is appealing to the public for assistance.
If you have information on Calderon’s location, call 911 immediately or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida. Quick action from the community could prevent further violence and lead to a swift apprehension.

🔍 BACKGROUND & PREVIOUS POST
Deputies were initially dispatched to the Flagami Terrace residence after reports of a shooting during a domestic-related confrontation. At that time, the victim had already been transported by private vehicle to the hospital, and detectives were working to identify and locate the shooter.

Now with the suspect named and charges filed, law enforcement is intensifying efforts to close in on Calderon and bring him into custody.

This case highlights the often unpredictable and escalating nature of domestic disputes, and the tragic consequences when conflicts turn violent.

Edgewater Community News will provide timely updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victim and his loved ones during this challenging time. 🤍

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