Incident

3-2-2026 Florida Deltona 1-1

March 2, 2026

Location

2684 Candler Dr
Deltona, Florida

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Wounded/Injured
Officer Involved Incident
Officer Involved Shooting - Officer shot

Notes

Volusia Co; shot Deputy in chest with handgun, also hit in leg; possible mental health episode.

District Information

Congressional District:

7

State Senate District:

8

State House District:

29

Victims

Name:

Deputy Jose Rivera

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Male

Status:

Injured

Subjects-Suspects

Name:

Luis Diaz Polanco

Age:

31

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Male

Status:

Unharmed/Arrested

Sources

https://www.volusiasheriff.gov/news/volusia-county-sheriff/deputy-shot-injured-in-deltona-shooter-in-custody.stml#

https://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-shot-volusia-county/70579867