Delaware State Police
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Update - Seaford Shooting Suspect Arrested

Michael R. Brewer surrendered to detectives this afternoon at Troop 4 and was formally charged with Assault 1^st Degree, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited, 2 counts of Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree and 3 counts of Criminal Mischief. He was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $48,500 secured bail.

Update: Suspect Identified – Arrest Warrants Obtained in Seaford Shooting

Released Monday, February 23, 2009

Seaford – The Delaware State Police have obtained arrest warrants for Michael R. Brewer, 30 of Ellendale for the shooting that occurred in Dove Estates over the weekend.

During the investigation, detectives learned from some of the occupants inside the home when the shooting occurred that Brewer was one of the subjects who was involved. Witnesses informed police that they knew Brewer and observed him arrive at the home in his white Acura vehicle. They saw him exit the vehicle without a shirt on and walk around the back of the home.

Moreover, witnesses observed Brewer at the rear door of the home yelling that he wanted the guy who was responsible for the fight that occurred earlier that evening to come outside.  Shortly afterward shots were fired through the rear door into the home.

As a result of these developments, arrest warrants have been obtained for Brewer for Assault 1^st Degree, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited, 2 counts of Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree and 3 counts of Criminal Mischief.

Police are unable to locate him and are seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with information of his whereabouts or any other persons involved in the crime are urged to contact detectives at Troop 4 at 302.865.5850 ext. 222 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.

Brewer should be considered armed and dangerous.

 

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DSP News Release: Sunday, February 22, 2009- State Police Investigate Shooting in Dove Estates Mobile Home Park

Location of Incident: Unit block of South Dove Estates Drive, Dove Estates Mobile Home Park, Seaford, Delaware, Sussex County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Sunday, February 22, 2009, at approximately 3:00 a.m.

Suspect(s): Black male, 25-35 years old, dark complexion, 5’11”, medium build who weighed about 170 pounds.

Resume: Detectives from Troop 4 in Bridgeville are investigating a shooting which occurred this morning in Seaford. 

Thus far, the investigators have learned that this shooting stemmed from a fight which occurred earlier in the night.  At approximately 2:00 a.m., an altercation occurred in the parking lot of the Dug Out Bar on Route 13 in Seaford.  One subject, to be referred to hereinafter as the victim, helped to break up the fight and went home. 

About an hour later, two cars pulled up into the victim’s driveway in Dove Estates.  Several subjects got out and started to yell for whoever was in the home to come out. 

When no one exited the residence, one subject, armed with a handgun went to the rear door of the trailer and tried to get in.  When he was unsuccessful, he fired three shots through the back door window.  The shooter then fired another round through a car window out front.  He then fired a fifth and final round through the siding of the mobile home.  This last round traveled into the home, through an empty glass fish tank and eventually struck the victim hiding inside.  This round grazed the victim’s leg and also struck his hand.

The subjects outside fled the scene in a white four-door Acura and another four-door sedan. 

The victim was transported from the scene to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where his injuries required surgery, however, were not life threatening.  

Detectives have several leads they are following.  Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.