Florida man shoots roommate in face after drinking, argument, police say

Man in custody after shooting roommate in DeLand, deputies say

Deputies said the man shot his roommate after a night of drinking.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested after shooting his roommate in the face and the hip at a home in Deltona on Sunday morning, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

The shooting apparently happened after the two got into an argument following a night of drinking, according to the sheriff's office.

What we know:

Deputies responded to the home near 1500 West New York Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. and found a 47-year-old man lying in the parking lot. That man was conscious, but suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, deputies said. 

The man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Suspected shooter arrested

The Volusia Sheriff's Office identified the suspected shooter as 41-year-old Anselmo Salazar Colin. He was arrested and booked into jail on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Deputies said he also had active warrants related to the transmission of harmful material to a minor. A judge denied him bond, VSO said. 

Deputies said Colin shot his roommate after a fight inside the home, following a night of drinking.

ICE contacted

VSO said that Colin was undocumented and that ICE had been contacted regarding his arrest.