Middletown Radio

The Delaware State Police arrested 68-year-old Dennis Elliot (no photograph available) of Wilmington, DE for reckless endangering and related charges following a shooting incident that occurred yesterday afternoon.

On January 11, 2023, at approximately 2:35 p.m., troopers responded to the area of First State Boulevard and West Newport Pike in reference to shots fired complaint.  Through investigative means, it was determined Elliot had a verbal altercation with a 44-year-old male acquaintance in a wooded area near the train tracks. During the argument, Elliot retrieved a shotgun and fired three shots in the direction of the victim.  The victim was not injured.

While at the scene, troopers took Elliott into custody without incident. Additionally, troopers located a shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, and three spent shotgun casings near the scene.

Elliot was transported to Troop 6 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Reckless Endangering Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited and with a Prior Violent Felony Conviction (Felony) – 2 counts

Elliot was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $17,000 unsecured bond.

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