Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Detectives Investigating Road Rage Related Shots Fired Incident in New Castle

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage related shots fired incident that occurred Sunday morning in New Castle.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 9:41 a.m., troopers responded to North Dupont Highway, in the area of Fairview Avenue, New Castle, for a report of shots fired stemming from a road rage incident. The preliminary investigation revealed a BMW SUV was involved in a road rage incident with an unknown sedan. During the incident, the suspect, who was in the front passenger seat, discharged a firearm at the victim. The BMW, and its driver, a 35-year-old Delaware man, were not struck by gunfire. Following the shots fired, the suspect vehicle fled southbound on North Dupont Highway.

The suspect is described as a masked black male wearing dark-colored clothing. There is no additional suspect or suspect vehicle information available at this time.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective G. Rash by calling 302-365-8428. 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.