Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting and possible road rage incident in Middletown that left a 20-year-old man in critical condition.
Investigators say the incident began Saturday about 2:15 a.m. when a Toyota passed a sedan on Route 1, and the people inside exchanged gestures. Then both cars parked at the Biddles Toll Plaza.
Police say a 20-year-old man got out of the Toyota and confronted occupants of the sedan. Police say he struck a rear window, shattering it. Four occupants got out of the sedan, and a fight broke out.
Police say one suspect from the sedan pulled out a handgun and shot the man from the Toyota. Both cars then fled the scene. Occupants of the Toyota called 911, and the injured man was taken to a hospital. He is currently in critical condition.
Police have not yet released a description of the four suspects but say at least one of them is armed with a handgun. They also say they are driving an unknown make or model sedan that is dark in color and has a shattered rear driver side window.
If you have any information on this incident, please call the Major Crimes Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8426.
