83-year-old suspect shoots, kills 1 at Florida Gold and Diamond store: police

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida jewelry store shooting left one person dead and a suspect hospitalized Friday, officials said.

Just before 1 p.m., Daytona Beach police responded to the shooting at the Gold and Diamond store, located at 536 West International Speedway Boulevard.

Officials said John Craiger, 83, entered the jewelry store and approached an employee, who was behind the counter, and got into a verbal argument.

Craiger pulled out a firearm and shot the victim, police said.

A nearby witness pulled out their firearm, shooting Craiger, while another witness struck Craiger in the head with an object from behind.

Officials said Craiger suffered several gunshot wounds and a laceration to his head. No witnesses were injured.

The victim was taken to a nearby medical center where they were later pronounced dead.

Craiger is being charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

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