LAUREL, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested two teenagers following a shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon along Seaford Road in Laurel.
Authorities responded to the 30000 block of Seaford Road around 12:20 p.m. on May 20 after receiving reports of shots fired. According to the investigation, two Black male juveniles were walking along the roadway when one of them fired several rounds at a northbound vehicle near Discount Land Road. The vehicle was not struck, and the driver and two passengers were unharmed.
Through investigative efforts, police identified the suspects as a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from Laurel. Officers located and arrested both juveniles during a search of the area without further incident.
The 14-year-old faces multiple felony charges, including possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of ammunition by a minor, three counts of first-degree reckless endangering, and second-degree conspiracy. He was arraigned and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $125,000 cash bond.
Ongoing investigation and public assistance request
The 15-year-old was charged with three counts of first-degree reckless endangering and second-degree conspiracy. He was also arraigned and committed to Stevenson House on a $125,000 cash bond.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Z. Spudis at (302) 752-3795 or provide tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Both juveniles remain in custody as police continue to gather evidence in the case.
