DSP News Release: Stolen Vehicle Incident, Richardson Park 

Location:

·         Belmont Avenue and Eureka Street (Richardson Park), Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:

·         Wednesday, August 11, 2011 5:00 p.m.

Defendant/Charges/Bond Information:

·         15 year old Hispanic male from Wilmington

·         Receiving Stolen Property

·         Resisting Arrest

·         Released to Family

Suspect:

• 16-18 year old Hispanic male, last seen wearing black pants and yellow shirt

Resume:

Wilmington-The following information outlines the initial investigation into the officer involved shooting involving a stolen vehicle that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at approximately 5:00 p.m. as a Trooper on routine patrol spotted a Honda Accord that had been reported stolen.  The Honda Accord was occupied by two subjects.  The Trooper followed the stolen Honda into the Richardson Park development, where it came to a stop in the area of Belmont Avenue and Eureka Street.  During initial contact with the suspects, the Trooper discharged one round from her divisional issued weapon striking the driver’s side rear of the Honda. The suspects then fled on Belmont Avenue in the stolen Honda, and turned right onto the 200 block of North Dupont Road, coming to stop and abandoning the stolen vehicle with both subjects fleeing on foot.

After a search of the area, Troopers located one of the suspects in the vicinity of Champlain Avenue and Maryland Avenue, where he was taken into custody.   The second suspect was not located.

During the incident the female trooper suffered a laceration to her face and was treated and released at Christiana Hospital. 

The 15 year old suspect suffered lacerations to hands and wrists while actively fleeing through backyards and over fences.  He was treated and released at Christiana Hospital.

No other injuries reported from this incident.

The 15 year old male was charged with the above crimes.  Following arraignment he was released to his family.

The Trooper involved in this incident is a 3 year veteran of the Delaware State Police assigned to Troop 6, Prices Corner.  She has been placed on administrative duty as per departmental policy, pending the outcome of the investigation.

This is an active investigation with further information available at the conclusion of the investigation. 

Released:  081111 1130