NEWARK, DE – An armed man set up a military-style perimeter around his car in the parking lot United States Army Reserve Training Center at 1001 Ogletown Road on Wednesday.
Newark Police responded after a caller to 911 reported that the male drove into the rear parking lot, placed a cover over his vehicle, and placed an ammunition can and other objects on the ground around the vehicle. The male was pacing in the parking lot while armed with a rifle and making non-threatening verbal statements.
“Responding officers formed a perimeter around the building. Officers determined that some occupants of the building self-evacuated as police were arriving. Additional officers entered the building to ensure no one else was inside,” the department said. “Officers maintained visual contact with the male as additional officers arrived on the scene. At one point, the male was observed disassembling the rifle and officers observed he was also armed with a handgun. Officers commanded the male to lay on the ground and they took him into custody without incident.”
The male was determined to have an affiliation with the military. His current military status and branch are still under investigation. He did not have any affiliation with this facility.
No shots were fired by anyone involved and no one was injured.
New Castle County Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit responded to the scene and confirmed that the Jeep and the items around it were safe. The ammunition can was found to contain rifle ammunition.