State Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting in Middletown

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a road rage incident that resulted in a shooting in Middletown on October 6, 2024.

At approximately 6:12 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting involving two men in the 100 block of Knights Bridge Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident involved a 41-year-old male from New Castle, Delaware, and a 50-year-old male from Middletown, Delaware.

The interaction between the two individuals escalated, resulting in the 41-year-old man being shot in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No other individuals were harmed during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No charges have been filed at this time, and troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective H. Carroll at (302) 365-8467. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you 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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