State Troopers Investigate Shooting On I-495

Location of Incident: I-495 southbound, on the Christina River Bridge, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Thursday, April 02, 2009, at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Suspect(s): Black male, about 50-years-old, wearing a red shirt, traveling in a white 6-wheeled box truck with Pennsylvania tags

Resume: Just prior to rush hour today, State Troopers were dispatched to the area of I-495 southbound overtop the Christina River Bridge in reference to a shooting which occurred on the highway.

Once on scene, officers ascertained the facts of the case. The victim advised he was traveling southbound in the left lane when he passed a white box truck which was in the center lane. The victim advised the driver of the box truck reached out of the window of the truck and fired a handgun at his Ford F350. The round shattered the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. Luckily, the victim was not struck.

The victim was able to safely bring his vehicle to a stop as the suspect fled southbound on I-495.

There is no known motive for this incident.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed this incident. Tipsters can call 302-761-6677 ext. 325.