Shooter Takes Aim At 72-Year-Old Man’s Home As He Slept

Felton- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint that occurred last evening, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe.

Jaffe said the incident occurred on May 28, 2020, at approximately 10:32 p.m., when Troopers responded to the area of Cattle Drive, Felton, for a report of shots being fired. Upon arrival, Troopers located a residence with its front glass screen door shattered. Contact was made with the homeowner who advised that he had been sleeping and was unaware of the incident. Further investigation found that the front door and a bedroom window had been struck by as well. The 72-year-old male was uninjured and the only occupant in the residence during this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Diaz at (302)697-4454.

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