Delaware State Police arrested a teenager Tuesday night after a shooting after a high school basketball game.
State Police said in Wednesday's News that they had already been assigned to a basketball game at Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriots Way in Georgetown, on Feb. 27, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m. “We received a report of a shooting,” he said. release.
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The incident occurred after Sussex Central played Cape Henlopen High School in the first round of the DIAA state tournament, according to school officials and the basketball team's schedule. Cape Henlopen High School won 61-50, according to Delaware Online.
“A Sussex Central student fired a firearm outside at Howard T. Ennis School, located across from Sussex Central High School, damaging the front door and front window,” the Indian River School District said in a statement. Stated. NBC10.
“Police responded to the school parking lot where they located multiple shell casings, but fortunately there were no reports of injuries,” police wrote.
Police said officers used surveillance video to zero in on a 15-year-old Sussex Central student as the suspected shooter.
The student's parents then worked with police to have the boy turn himself in on several charges, including possession of a firearm on school grounds, possession of a weapon by a minor, carrying a concealed weapon, and other related charges. Police announced.
Police said the boy was booked into a juvenile detention center on an $82,000 bond.
The school district said, “The safety of our students, families, and spectators is our top priority.” “We appreciate the assistance of the Delaware State Police and are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.”
