Citadel cadet, childhood friend gunned down in vacant Florida lot as police launch manhunt
A Citadel military college cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member has been found shot dead alongside a childhood friend in a vacant lot in DeLand, Florida, prompting a police manhunt for the person responsible. The double killing has shocked the local community, with authorities yet to identify a motive or suspect as the investigation continues.
DeLand Police said 19-year-old Dustin Rose and 18-year-old Samson Campbell were discovered dead at the scene on Wednesday at around 10:40pm. Police have not named any potential suspects and have not disclosed a motive for the shootings, though investigators have given public updates as the search continues.
- Citadel cadet Dustin Rose and friend Samson Campbell found shot dead in Florida
- Bodies discovered in vacant DeLand lot on Wednesday night
- Police manhunt ongoing; no suspect or motive identified yet