Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating a Road Rage Shooting on I-495

Date Posted: Monday, April 15th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage shooting on I-495 near Wilmington.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 12:28 a.m., troopers responded to a road rage shooting that occurred on I-495 where one man was shot. The preliminary investigation revealed a man was driving southbound on I-495 near the merge at I-95, when an unknown blue car pulled next to him and shot at his car. The interaction between the two drivers before the shooting is under investigation. The victim, a 47-year-old man, was shot in the wrist. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the blue car left the scene.

Currently, there is no suspect information available.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective B. Timmons by calling 302-365-8434. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.