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*Update – One Suspect Arrested* State Police Detectives Searching for Second Suspect in Seaford Shooting


Date Posted: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Lukas Morrison of Georgetown, Delaware for a shooting that occurred in Seaford on Wednesday.

On May 29, 2024, at approximately 6:21 p.m., troopers responded to a home on the 26000 block of Kelly Circle in Seaford for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that two unknown suspects fired several rounds at an occupied house and injured a 15-year-old girl. She was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to her foot. Through investigative means, detectives identified Lukas and Tyler Morrison as the suspects in the shooting. On May 31, 2024, detectives arrested Lukas and continue to search for Tyler.

Lukas Morrison was arrested at Troop 4, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $130,000 cash bond.

Lukas Morrison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 7 counts
  • Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
  • Criminal Mischief – 2 counts

 

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective W. Saylor by calling 302-752-3897. 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.

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