SUSSEX COUNTY, DE– Delaware State Police were asking the public to avoid the area of Blackwood Drive near Lewes as troopers search for an armed white male suspect on Monday.
The suspect has since been located as of noon on June 23, according to police.
Just after 8 a.m., police identified the suspect as Jason Arnold. Arnold is described as about 5'10" tall and about 230 lbs. He was last seen in a light-colored shirt and dark shorts.
At about 10:30 a.m., police said they believed Arnold was barricaded inside a home on Blackwood Drive, but that had not been confirmed.
WBOC's Chopper 16 was overhead as police breached the home and entered.
After 12 p.m., DSP said Arnold had been found inside and the scene is secure. Arnold's status was not immediately clear.
During the investigation, police found a 69-year-old injured woman in a neighboring home but were not sure if her injuries were related to an exchange of gunfire. She was treated at a local hospital and released.
Police originally said there was an officer-involved shooting, but no police were injured, according to DSP.
DSP made the announcement at 1:47 a.m., adding at 5:30 a.m. the suspect had not yet been apprehended.
Those in the area were urged to remain vigilant and anyone with information should call 911, according to police.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
