Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Shots-Fired Incident in Milton

Date Posted: Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Milton.

On December 21, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., troopers responded to a residence in the 30000 block of Fisher Road following reports of gunfire. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 39-year-old resident heard what sounded like an object striking his home. When troopers arrived on scene, they observed a bullet hole in the front of the residence, which caused damage inside the home.

At the time of the incident, two adults and two children were inside the residence. Fortunately, no one was physically injured.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information about this case is asked to contact Detective Z. Spudis at 302-752-3795. 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.