Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Suspect Wanted for Felony Assault

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating Edward Stewart, 33, of Bridgeville, Delaware.

Stewart is wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting of an adult victim and firing a weapon in the presence of two children during an altercation in the Greenwood area. Stewart has an active warrant for the following crimes:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Assault Second Degree (Felony)
Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)- 3 counts
Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony)- 2 counts

Attempts to find Stewart have been unsuccessful. He is described as a black male, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 220 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Troopers are asking for the community’s assistance in locating him.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Anyone with information regarding Stewart’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling (302) 752-3864. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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 at [email protected].

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