Statewide Manhunt Underway for Armed Suspect Who Shot Daytona Police Officer in the Head Wednesday Night

By  //  June 24, 2021

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – Daytona Beach Police announced on Thursday that they are searching for 29-year-old Othal Wallace who shot a police officer in the face Wednesday night.

Police say the shooting happened when the officer was investigating a suspicious incident in the area.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has posted a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the to the arrests of Wallace

Police consider Wallace armed and dangerous.

Authorities say Wallace is likely driving a gray 2016 Honda HRV with a California license plate number 7TNX532.

The police officer is currently in critical condition.