Detectives arrest Millsboro teen after shooting

Date of publication: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Detectives arrest Millsboro teen after shooting – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Millsboro, Delaware, on weapons possession and related charges following a shooting in Millsboro.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m., officers responded to the 26000 block of Blue Dolphin Lane in Millsboro for a report of a shooting that occurred the previous evening. Investigation revealed that the suspect pointed a gun at the victim during an argument with another teen and then fired a shot as he left the home. There were four teens in the home at the time and no one was injured in the incident.

Investigators identified and arrested the suspect. He was transported to Squad 7 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned, and remanded to the Stevenson House Detention Center on $100,000 bail.

Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (felony)
Reckless endangerment 1^st Serious crime – 4 counts
Serious threat (crime)

The Delaware State Police 4th Troop Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective M. Venero at 302-752-3812 or 9-1-1. Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Policeby contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs help, the Delaware State Police Victim Assistance Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer support and resources through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].