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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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Update #1 DSP News Release: Saturday, May 23, 2009- Co-Worker Dispute Erupts in Gunfire
Millsboro- Warrants have been completed charging Mr. Walters with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited.
Additional details: After the initial argument, Walters left the plant at 1:00 a.m. and responded to his residence. He then returned at 4:30 a.m. There were three total shots fired and the victim was shot three times. At the time of the shooting, the victim was actually operating a fork lift. Once he was wounded, the victim stepped off of the fork lift and walked out to the plant's guard shack where he collapsed. After the shooting, Walters fled the crime scene, however, he remained on the plant property until he was located and arrested by Troopers.
An additional release will be provided upon Walter's arraignment which will include bail. This won't be available until later this afternoon.
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DSP News Release: Saturday, May 23, 2009- Co-Worker Dispute Erupts in Gunfire
Location of Incident: Pinnacle Foods, 30012 Pinnacle Way (off of Iron Branch Way), Millsboro, Delaware, Sussex County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, May 23, 2009, at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Suspect: Gerald Walters, 60, of Millsboro, Delaware
Resume: At approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning, Troopers were called to Pinnacle Foods, off of Iron Branch Road in Millsboro, for the report of a shooting.
This investigation revealed a 38-year-old male supervisor at the plant had an ongoing dispute with another employee- Gerald Walters, 60, of Millsboro. Earlier in the shift, the two engaged in a heated argument and Walters threatened the supervisor. Walters eventually left work.
At about 4:30 a.m., Walters returned to the plant. He was intoxicated and armed with a .22 caliber handgun. He confronted his supervisor and shot his three times, striking the supervisor in the upper body.
Walters remained at the scene. When Troopers arrived, they confronted Walters who immediately produced the gun. He complied with officers commands and put the weapon down. He surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.
The supervisor was flown from the scene to Christiana Hospital where he was conscious, alert and speaking with the hospital staff. He was last listed in stable condition.
Walters is currently at Troop 4 where he will be charged with Attempted Murder and related weapons offenses. Because of his intoxicated state, his processing won't be completed until this afternoon. An additional release will be provided at that time.
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