Armed Teen Manhunt Paralyzes DeLand

August 6, 2026

Police named a 17-year-old as the suspect in a double homicide and warned the public he is armed and dangerous.

Story Snapshot

DeLand Police got a warrant for 17-year-old Keyan Jayden Rundell in a July 29 double killing.
Victims were identified as childhood friends Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell, ages 19 and 18.
Police urged people to call 911 and not approach the suspect due to safety concerns.
Officials have not released the warrant affidavit or detailed evidence behind the charges.

Police Name Suspect and Secure Arrest Warrant

DeLand Police said on August 4 they obtained an arrest warrant for Keyan Jayden Rundell, a 17-year-old from DeLand, in a double homicide tied to July 29. The agency stated Rundell faces two counts of second-degree murder linked to the deaths of two young men. The announcement came through a police release and local reporting that cited the department by name. Those reports made clear that investigators have moved from inquiry to pursuit with a court-backed warrant.

Local outlets reported the victims as childhood friends, identified as 19-year-old Dustin Rose and 18-year-old Samson Campbell. Police connected Rundell to their killings and asked the public for help. The department labeled the teen suspect armed and dangerous. Officers told residents not to attempt contact if they see him. Instead, they urged people to call 911 right away with tips or location details. That warning raised public safety stakes across the DeLand area.

Public Safety Warning and Search Efforts

DeLand Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous and pressed the community to avoid any direct approach. The department’s message asked for immediate 911 calls from anyone with information. That posture is common when officers think a suspect could use a weapon or flee. It places public safety first while keeping the focus on capturing the person without more harm to bystanders or officers on the scene.

Investigators did not share the details that led them to Rundell. They have not released the sworn affidavit behind the warrant. They also have not provided forensic links such as ballistics, DNA, or fingerprints. Reporters noted the lack of those specifics in current public records. That gap is not unusual in an active case, where police try to protect witnesses, secure more leads, and avoid tipping off the suspect about the scope of evidence.

Why This Case Resonates Beyond DeLand

This case shows a familiar pattern in violent crime probes. Police go public with a named suspect, warn that person is dangerous, and ask for tips, while holding back the supporting proof until later. That approach can speed arrests but can also fuel fear and distrust. Many Americans across the political spectrum already feel that institutions keep them in the dark while asking for their blind trust. Clear updates and timely records can help close that gap.

BREAKING: Police have publicly identified Keyan Rundell as a suspect in the DeLand double homicide involving Dustin “DJ” Rose, 19, and Samson Campbell, 18.#DeLand #BreakingNews #VolusiaCounty #Homicide pic.twitter.com/NrOsqDn6JL

— AM7NEWS (@OfficialAM7News) August 4, 2026

Families and neighbors want two things at once: swift justice and solid proof. Officials will face pressure to release the warrant affidavit and more facts once the search ends or the suspect is in custody. Until then, the core facts stand: police named a 17-year-old suspect, secured a court warrant, and asked the public not to intervene. If you have information, call 911, let officers do the dangerous work, and allow the case to move through the courts.