Middletown, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident in Middletown that culminated in a shooting on Sunday.
The altercation, which occurred around 6:12 p.m., involved two men, a 41-year-old from New Castle and a 50-year-old from Middletown, in the 100 block of Knights Bridge Road.
Preliminary investigations suggest the incident escalated rapidly, resulting in the 41-year-old man being shot in the chest. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that are not deemed life-threatening. No other individuals were reported injured during the altercation.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting. Authorities have yet to file any charges related to the incident. They are urging anyone who witnessed the event or has pertinent information to reach out to Detective H. Carroll at (302) 365-8467. Information can also be submitted through the Delaware State Police’s Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.