Trooper Shot in Body Armor during Search Warrant Execution in Red Lion Chase

Bear - A Delaware State Trooper received minor injuries after being shot in his protective body armor during a search warrant execution at a residence in Red Lion Chase, Bear, late this morning.

Preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 11:19 a.m. as Delaware State Police Detectives assisted by members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) were executing a search warrant at a residence located in the 1000 block of Powell Court in the development of Red Lion Chase, Bear.

A male subject inside of the residence opened fire as SORT members made entry into the house. A Trooper assigned to the entry team was struck in the upper body as his protective body armor absorbed the impact of the bullet. SORT members were able to take the subject into custody without incident and without returning fire. The Trooper was treated and released from the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center with minor injuries.

This is an active and ongoing investigation with Detectives continuing their investigation, evidence processing, and interviews. This investigation is in its early stages with further information including the nexus of the search warrant and related charges to be released as the investigation progresses.