DOVER, Del.- Police in Delaware nearly captured an 18-year-old man believed to have fired shots at a Maryland state trooper, but he was able to run away.Authorities had been looking for Wyatt A. Young of Hebron, Md., who allegedly fired at the trooper Friday. At around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, however, police say they stopped Young, who was allegedly driving a stolen car on SR#1 in the area of Bayview Road in Middletown. After the vehicle was stopped, Young fled on foot.
Police used dogs and helicopters to search for Young until Monday morning, when they scaled back the search effort. Young is described as white, 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who spots Young or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911. Citizens may also contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or provide tips online at http://www.tipsubmit.com/ or contact the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at (410) 749-3101.
When captured, Young will face attempted murder and related charges.
2 comments:
This is just a terribly sad story. Thank God the trooper wasn't shot.
Salisbury News is saying this kid has turned himself in. Thank God! The last thing we need around here is a wanted kid running around with a gun.
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