Detectives Arrest Millsboro Teenager after Shooting Incident

Date Posted: Thursday, August 15th, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony gun and related charges after a shooting in Millsboro.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m., troopers responded to the 26000 block of Blue Dolphin Lane in Millsboro, for a report of a shooting that occurred the night before. The investigation revealed that during an argument with another teenager, the suspect pointed a gun at the victim, then fired a shot inside the house as he was leaving. There were four juveniles in the house at the time and no one was hurt during the incident.

Detectives identified and arrested the suspect. He was taken to Troop 7 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $100,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) - 4 counts
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective M. Venero at 302-752-3812 or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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

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