Shots fired outside Sussex Central Tuesday night, no injuries reported
Student arrested, charged with five felonies
GEORGETOWN — A 15-year-old Sussex Central High School student was arrested Tuesday night and charged with multiple felonies after reports of gunshots outside the school following an event, the …
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Shots fired outside Sussex Central Tuesday night, no injuries reported
Student arrested, charged with five felonies
By GEORGETOWN — A 15-year-old Sussex Central High School student was arrested Tuesday night and charged with multiple felonies after reports of gunshots outside the school following an event, the school and state police confirmed.
On Feb. 27, at approximately 8:53 p.m., troopers assigned to Sussex Central High School, located at 26026 Patriots Way in Georgetown, were on duty for a basketball game when they were alerted to gunfire within the vicinity. Troopers responded to the school’s parking lot, where they reported discovering multiple unidentified shell casings.
“Last evening, there was an incident at Sussex Central High School following a basketball game. A Sussex Central student fired a gun outside, resulting in damage to the main entrance door and a front window at the Howard T. Ennis School, located across the street from Sussex Central High School,” said David Maull, spokesman for the Indian River School District.
According to police, video surveillance footage identified the suspect as a 15-year-old student. Working in cooperation with the student’s parent, arrangements were made for the suspect to turn themselves in at Troop 4. The student complied and was subsequently charged with five felonies.
The unidentified teen is charged with felony possession of a firearm in a safe zone, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, possession of a deadly weapon under 18, carrying a concealed weapon and wearing a disguise while committing a felony.
“We are not aware of any injuries at this time. Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old student who attends Sussex Central High School. The safety of students, families and spectators is our top priority. We appreciate the assistance of the Delaware State Police and are cooperating fully with this ongoing investigation," Mr. Maull said.
The suspect was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and subsequently committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $82,000 secured bond, according to police.
Staff writer Brian Gilliland can be reached at 410-603-3737 or bg@iniusa.org.
