Trooper Involved Shooting with Suspect Wounded, Newark

Newark - The Delaware State Police are investigating a Trooper involved shooting that occurred late yesterday evening in Newark, which has left a male armed home invasion suspect hospitalized.

The following information outlines the preliminary investigation into a Trooper involved shooting that occurred last night in Newark, Delaware.

The incident occurred Thursday, December 17, 2015 at approximately 10:29 p.m. as a Trooper responded to a residence in the 300 block of Salem Church Road, Newark, for the report of a home invasion style robbery. Upon arrival the Trooper approached the side door of the residence where he observed broken glass and was immediately confronted by a male suspect who was inside of the home and armed with a handgun. The Trooper gave verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon however; he did not comply with the commands. The Trooper then fired his divisionally issued weapon striking the suspect in the lower torso. A second suspect inside of the home was then confronted by the Trooper and immediately placed into custody without incident. First Aid was then rendered by responding officers to the wounded suspect until the arrival of EMS. He was then transported to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center in serious but stable condition. The Trooper and five occupants of the home were not injured.

Troopers were also advised of a third suspect who fled the scene in an unknown make and model vehicle.

The Trooper involved in this incident is a 3 1/2 year veteran of the Delaware State Police assigned to Troop 2 in Glasgow, DE. He has been placed on administrative leave as per Divisional Policy, pending the outcome of the investigation.

Detectives from the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are conducting the investigation. This is an active and ongoing investigation with Detectives continuing their investigation, evidence processing, and interviews.

Troopers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, withfurther details to be released as the investigation progresses.

If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to contact Detective D. Weaver at 302-741-2728. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or by sending anonymous tips by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword DSP via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.