A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the double homicide of two young men, including a Citadel cadet, in DeLand. The police indicated that a possible motive for the shooting could be linked to a drug deal turned robbery. Investigations revealed that the victims knew the suspect, and they were shot while spreading the ashes of a beloved pet. This incident has sparked significant scrutiny into the juvenile justice system, as both the suspect and the father, who was arrested for aiding his son, have a history of criminal activity. The case has drawn attention from state officials, including an attorney defending past cases linked to the suspect.