The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting stemming from a road rage incident that occurred Monday morning on I-95 in Newark.
On February 17, 2025, at approximately 11:38 a.m., troopers responded to I-95 southbound, in the area of State Route 896, for a report of a road rage shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed a white Ford van was involved in a road rage incident with an unknown SUV. During the incident, the suspect discharged a firearm at the victim, which struck the Ford. The Ford’s driver and sole occupant, a 55-year-old Maryland man, was not struck. Following the shooting, the suspect vehicle did not stop, and fled towards State Route 896.
The suspect is described as a black male with a short beard and wearing dark-colored clothing. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a dark gray/black mid-size SUV with heavy tint. There is no additional suspect or suspect vehicle information available at this time.
Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 302-365-8446. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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