BLADES — The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male from Millsboro for first-degree murder and related charges following a homicide investigation in Blades.

Around 10:49 p.m. on June 19, state police responded to a shots fired complaint in the vicinity of E. 4th Street. Troopers found a 20-year-old male lying on the side of the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound.

The man was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Through the ensuing investigation, detectives identified a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On Thursday, troopers responded to the Ferris School, a secure facility where the suspect was being held.

At the Ferris School, the juvenile male was charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, first-degree robbery and possession of a firearm by person prohibited.

The juvenile was arraigned in Family Court and remained in the custody of the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services on $130,000 cash bond.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

Anyone with information should contact Det. M. Ryde by calling 302-741-2730.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via delaware.crimestoppers.com.