WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police arrested two teenage boys on multiple felony charges following a Monday morning incident involving a weapon at the Miller Road Shopping Center.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on June 2, when troopers responded to a report of suspects chasing a group of teenagers with a firearm outside the Dollar Tree located at 3602 Miller Road.
Investigators say a group of teens walking toward the store was approached by two acquaintances, later identified as a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from New Castle. The 16-year-old suspect allegedly pointed a black and silver firearm at the victims, who ran into the store for safety while the suspects pursued them briefly before fleeing behind the shopping center.
With assistance from Wilmington Police Department officers, troopers located the suspects nearby and took them into custody without incident. A search revealed a black and silver airsoft gun resembling a Glock handgun, and a kitchen knife found in the 15-year-old’s backpack.
Both teens were transported to Troop 1, where they were formally charged.
Suspects held on felony charges following altercation
The 16-year-old was charged with three counts of aggravated menacing, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, and second-degree conspiracy. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on $36,000 cash bond.
At the station, the 15-year-old suspect became combative and refused to comply with commands, according to police. He was charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, second-degree conspiracy, and resisting arrest. He was also arraigned and held on $24,500 cash bond.
No injuries were reported, and the victims have not been publicly identified.
