DSP News Release:  One Charged Two Sought in Federica Gun Incident 

Location: 

• Unit block Jackson Street Frederica, DE

DATE and TIME:  

• Wednesday February 2, 2011 5:37 p.m.

Victim(s):

• 23 year old Frederica man

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:

• Jamane A. Gantt-20 Felton, DE
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession or Control of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
• Aggravated Menacing
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• James T. Vaughn Correctional Center $37,500 secured bond

Suspect(s) Active Warrants:

• Dazzel J. King-19 Frederica, DE
• Robert M. King-21 Frederica, DE
• Each Have Active Warrants Listed Below
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession or Control of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
• Aggravated Menacing
• Conspiracy Second Degree

 Resume:

 Frederica-Delaware State Police Wednesday February 2, 2011 arrested a Felton man following an altercation with a 23 year old Frederica man involving a gun.  The incident occurred on the unit block of Jackson Street Frederica Delaware around 5:37 p.m.

Delaware State Police responded to a “shots fired” complaint on Jackson Street where gun fired was reported to have erupted.  Delaware State Police while investigating the incident learned that three subjects Jamane A. Gantt, Dazzel and Robert King arrived in a tan colored Nissan sedan and stopped in front of a residence on Jackson Street where the victim was standing. 

Delaware State Police additionally learned that Dazzel King a rear seat passenger is alleged to have fired a single barreled shotgun from the rear of the car in the direction of the victim.  The King brothers and Gantt then exited the Nissan and began chasing the victim.  Gantt is also alleged to have brandished a handgun as all three chased the victim.  

Later Wednesday evening Delaware State Police apprehended Gantt and charged him with weapons and related crimes.  Gantt was remanded to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $37,500 secured bond. 

Delaware State Police are still searching for Dazzel and Robert King of Frederica and seek the publics help.  Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 697-2104 ext 319. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also call provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-697-2104 ext. 319 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

Jamane Gantt                              Dazzel J. King                            Robert M. King