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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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Preliminary DSP News Release: Saturday, December 26, 2009- Officer Involved Shooting in Sussex County
Location: South Shore Marina Development, CR 50A, between Dewey Beach and Bethany, Sussex County Delaware
Date of Occurrence: Saturday, December 26, 2009
Suspect(s): To be included in a follow up release
Resume: At approximately 4:43 p.m. today, a domestic incident occurred in the Long Neck area of Sussex County. The male subject in this incident fled the scene in his vehicle and was armed with a handgun.
A short time later, the suspect’s vehicle was located on Route 1 in the area of the Indian River Inlet Bridge.
The suspect, a 38-year-old male, was then followed into the South Shore Marina Development.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m., a Delaware State Trooper, using his departmentally issued weapon, discharged his weapon and struck the suspect in the hand.
The suspect was transported from the scene to Beebe Hospital in Lewes, where his injuries are not considered life threatening.
This release is preliminary. The incident is ongoing and a more complete release will be forthcoming later tonight. |
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