Troopers on Scene of a Possible Barricaded Subject, Sportsman Road, Felton

Felton, DE - The Delaware State Police are currently operating in the 600 block of Sportsman Road for a report of a possible barricaded subject located in a residence.

The incident began at approximately 11:22 a.m. when the Delaware State Police received a call for a domestic incident outside the home. The female victim involved in the altercation was able to flee the premise with her children and reported that the male subject may have run into the house.

Troopers continue to assess the situation with no further details available at this time.

Troopers have evacuated several residences in the area of the incident as a precaution. Sportsman Road between Marshy Hope Road and Hills Market Road have been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

This is a preliminary release of information with additional updates as information is received.