Seaford-Delaware State Police are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred last evening in Seaford.

The incident occurred on March 25, 2021, at approximately 7:13 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to Danny Drive to assist medical personnel. As medical personnel and troopers were engaging the 51-year-old female of Seaford, she armed herself with a firearm and threatened the individuals with the weapon. A Delaware State Trooper reacted to the threat by shooting the suspect with the departmental-issued handgun.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name is being withheld at this time, pending the notification of next of kin.

The troopers and medical personnel did not sustain an injury as a result of this incident. The trooper assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 5 is currently placed on administrative duty in adherence to Delaware State Police Divisional Policy.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation.

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Released: 032721 0930

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