*Update- Suspects Arrested* Delaware State Police Investigate the Discharge of a Gun During High School Basketball Game

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The Delaware State Police have arrested Demetrius Lyn-Brown, 20, from Bear, DE, and a 15-year-old juvenile male of Middletown, DE in connection with the discharge of a gun inside Appoquinimink High School that occurred Monday night during a high school basketball game.

On February 6, 2023, at approximately 7:16 p.m., troopers responded to Appoquinimink High School, located at 1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, for a report of a shot fired. Two troopers who were working extra duty for a basketball game at the school responded to a hallway outside of the gymnasium where a fight had just occurred. Further investigation revealed that a handgun fell to the ground during a large fight. The gun was stepped on during the physical altercation causing the gun to discharge and strike a wall. Subsequently, the handgun was recovered in the hallway. There were no injuries as a result of the discharged firearm.

Through investigative means, troopers identified the four suspects involved and obtained warrants for their arrest. On February 9,2023 Demetrius Lyn-Brown and the 15-year-old juvenile were located at their residences and taken into custody without incident. The 14-year-old juvenile male of Middletown, DE who dropped the gun during the incident was located hiding at a residence in Pottstown, PA. With the assistance of the Pottstown Police Department, the juvenile was taken into custody and is awaiting extradition back to Delaware to be charged. The fourth suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile male from Middletown, DE has an active warrant for his arrest.

Lyn-Brown and the 15-year-old juvenile were transported back to Troop 2 where they were charged with the following crimes:

Lyn-Brown

Lyn-Brown

  • Rioting (Felony)
  • Assault Third Degree
  • Conspiracy Third Degree
  • Disorderly Conduct

Lyn-Brown was arraigned in the Justice of the Court #2 and released on a $5,100 unsecured bond. He received a No Contact Order with the Appoquinimink District Schools.

15-year-old juvenile

  • Rioting (Felony)
  • Assault Third Degree
  • Conspiracy Third Degree
  • Disorderly Conduct

The 15-year-old juvenile was arraigned in the Justice of the Court #2 and released without a bond to a guardian. He received a No Contact Order for any of Appoquinimink’s sporting events.

Upon the 14-year-old juvenile’s extradition to Delaware, he will be charged with Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (Felony)- 2 counts, Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony), and Assault Third Degree.

None of the suspects involved in the incident attend Appoquinimink High School.

Delaware State Police Investigate the Discharge of a Gun During High School Basketball Game

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