State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

PRELIMINARY DSP News ReleaseSunday, August 2, 2009-Domestic Dispute Results in Trooper Shooting Suspect

 

Location:  Retz Lane (area of Route 24 approximately 1.5 miles west of SR Route 1 Lewes, Delaware)    

 

Date of Occurrence:  Sunday, August 2, 2009 at approximately 4:36 p.m.

 

Suspect(s): To be released at a later time.

 

Resume:  Delaware State Police are currently investigating an officer related shooting which occurred during a domestic dispute investigation.

 

Troopers are in the preliminary stage of the investigation.

 

The suspect is currently listed in stable condition at Beebe Hospital. 

 

The trooper is not injured.

 

An updated release will be forthcoming when details of the incident and known and confirmed.

 

 

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