New Castle County Police have arrested a 25-year-old Newark man in connection with a January shooting at the Iron Hill Apartments that left several vehicles damaged by gunfire, including one that was occupied at the time.
On January 14, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Iron Hill Apartments community for a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers discovered several spent cartridge casings in the apartment complex parking lot and multiple vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. Investigators determined that one of the damaged vehicles was occupied during the shooting, placing the occupant at substantial risk of serious injury. No injuries were reported.
Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
During the investigation, detectives used Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to identify a potential suspect vehicle, which provided investigative leads and assisted in identifying a possible suspect.
Following additional investigative work, detectives established a connection between the suspect and the shooting officials said Friday. An arrest warrant was obtained on November 2, 2026, for a 25-year-old man from Newark.
Detectives assigned to the Fugitive Apprehension and Surveillance Team subsequently located the suspect in New Castle on November 10, 2026, and took him into custody without incident.
The man was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with felony first-degree reckless endangering, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, second-degree conspiracy, and two misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief under $1,000.
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $69,000 cash bail.
Police did not release the suspect’s name or photograph, citing legal restrictions established under Delaware House Bill 59.