Milton, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Milton last night.

On July 14, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., troopers responded to Cool Spring Road near Fisher Road for a Ford Explorer that crashed into a utility pole. When troopers arrived, they learned that the driver, a 27-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, had been shot in the back. He was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was driving on West Springside Drive when the suspect fired several rounds at the Explorer, hitting the victim. After the shooting, the Explorer drove away and struck a utility pole a short distance away.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the suspect responsible for the shooting as 24-year-old Timmarus Perry of Milton, Delaware. Detectives have obtained a warrant for Perry's arrest for the shooting.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about Perry's whereabouts to call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective M. Venero by calling (302) 752-3812. 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.