On January 9, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in Daytona Beach, Florida, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Travis Hubbert Jr. The incident happened just before midnight on Tucker Street, where Hubbert was found in the driveway of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. According to witness reports, an unknown vehicle drove by the location and fired several shots at Hubbert and the residence.
Daytona Beach Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene, and upon arrival, they found Hubbert injured. He was transported to Halifax Medical Center by the Daytona Beach Fire Department and EVAC units, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The motive behind the shooting was initially unknown, and the police were actively investigating the incident. During a news conference, Police Chief Jakari Young appealed to the community for support to help solve the case, emphasizing that Hubbert was a well-loved member of the community and his family.
In June 2023, an arrest was made in connection with the shooting. Javin Clayton, 20, was arrested and charged with several offenses, including first-degree murder, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and firing a weapon from a vehicle. According to an affidavit, Clayton was borrowing a Chevy Trax when he shot at a group of people, including Hubbert, and later told a friend that he had shot the wrong person. Clayton had a prior conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and had served over a year in prison before this incident.
Clayton is being held on no bond, and the case marks a significant development in the investigation into Hubbert's death. Hubbert's family had previously spoken out against gun violence and pleaded for community support to bring an end to such incidents.
