On November 30, 2020, the Middletown Police Department (MPD) responded to Cole Boulevard in reference to a shooting in progress. During the shooting a vehicle was struck multiple times, however no one was injured.  

 After a lengthy investigation, Elijah Reed, of the unit block of Cole Blvd. was developed as a suspect in the incident. 

 On April 7, 2021, Elijah Reed was taken into custody by the Middletown Police Department and charged with the following offenses:

• 3 counts Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
• Criminal Mischief

 Elijah Reed was arraigned via Justice of the Peace Court 2 and issued a $99,000 cash bail.  He was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post this bail.

 If you have any additional information regarding the incident from November 30, 2020 please contact Det. Adam Starrett at 302-696-2574 or via email at astarrett@middletown.delaware.gov.