Daniel Demarco, Travis Demarco Death, DELTONA, Fla. —A murder-suicide incident occurred in Deltona, resulting in the tragic deaths of a father and son. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call on Sunday morning, prompting their immediate response to Sumatra Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the lifeless bodies of 55-year-old Daniel Demarco and his 34-year-old son, Travis Demarco, both having suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
The investigation suggests that Travis was responsible for his father’s death before taking his own life. The VCSO statement reveals that Travis had been grappling with mental health issues, which had been officially diagnosed earlier this year. Concerned about his son’s well-being, Daniel had been actively involved in assisting Travis with treatment and medication. The tragic discovery was made by another resident of the household after unsuccessful attempts to reach Daniel.