Lake County shooting suspect apprehended after multi-county chase

BUNNELL, Florida — A suspect in a Lake County shooting was arrested after a dramatic pursuit through multiple counties, ending in a crash on Interstate 95, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Levon Coakley, a 36-year-old from Tampa, Florida, was apprehended following a manhunt involving several law enforcement agencies.On March 21, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) was alerted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office about a suspect involved in a Lake County shooting traveling through their jurisdiction. The FCSO Real Time Crime Center identified the suspect as Coakley, who had a secondary address in Palm Coast. Deputies located Coakley’s vehicle on U.S. Highway 1 and attempted a felony traffic stop when it arrived at the Slumber Path address……

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