UPDATED: DSP Arrest All 4 Suspects in Shooting Incident at Appoquinimink Basketball Game
UPDATED – 02/12/23 – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Middletown, Delaware in connection with the fight and fired gunshot that occurred during a basketball game at Appoquinimink High School last week.
On the evening of February 10, 2023, the 16-year-old turned himself in to detectives at Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Rioting (Felony)
- Assault Third Degree
- Conspiracy Third Degree
- Disorderly Conduct
The teen was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on his own recognizance. He was ordered to have no contact with the co-defendants, victim, and Appoquinimink High School, and he was forbidden from attending future Appoquinimink School District sporting events.
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UPDATED – 02/10/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested 20 year old Demetrius Lyn-Brown of Bear and a 15 year old juvenile male from Middletown in connection with the discharge of a gun inside Appoquinimink High School last Monday during a basketball game. Police were called to the school just after 7pm as two troopers working extra duty for the game responded to a fight in a hallway outside of the gym. During the fight a handgun fell to the ground, was stepped on and discharged – striking a wall. The handgun was recovered – and there were no injuries. Police have identified four suspects involved. Besides Lyn-Brown and the 15 year old, a 14 year old from Pottstown, Pennsylvania has been arrested and is awaiting extradition to Delaware and Police have a warrant for the arrest of a 16 year old male from Middletown.
Demetrius Lyn-Brown
- Rioting (Felony)
- Assault Third Degree
- Conspiracy Third Degree
- Disorderly Conduct
Lyn-Brown was arraigned in the Justice of the Court #2 and released on a $5,100 unsecured bond. He received a No Contact Order with the Appoquinimink District Schools.
15-year-old juvenile
- Rioting (Felony)
- Assault Third Degree
- Conspiracy Third Degree
- Disorderly Conduct
The 15-year-old juvenile was arraigned in the Justice of the Court #2 and released without a bond to a guardian. He received a No Contact Order for any of Appoquinimink’s sporting events.
Upon the 14-year-old juvenile’s extradition to Delaware, he will be charged with Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (Felony)- 2 counts, Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony), and Assault Third Degree.
None of the suspects involved in the incident attend Appoquinimink High School.
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UPDATED – 02/07/23 1:45pm – Delaware State Police responded to Appoquinimink High School in Middletown for the report of a shot fired during a basketball game Monday night. Two troopers working extra duty for the game responded to a hallway outside the gym where a fight occurred. Investigation showed that a handgun fell to the ground during the large fight and was stepped on – causing the gun to discharge – and strike a wall. There were no injuries. Police spotted the suspects running from the school towards the football stadium, however the number of suspects involved is still being determined. Anyone with information should contact Troop 2 or Crime Stoppers.
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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting at Appoquinimink High School in Middletown. Police say the incident occurred at a basketball game against Tri-State Christian of Elkton, Maryland – there are no known gunshot victims and no suspect has been arrested.
