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Police identify suspected shoplifter killed by Delaware State Police
A pursuit in New Castle turned deadly when police say the "known fugitive" was fatally shot by officers.
NEW CASTLE, Del. - A pursuit in New Castle turned deadly Thursday morning when police say a "known fugitive" was fatally shot by officers.
Officers spotted the 28-year-old suspect, identified as Wilmington resident Tremaine Jackson, fleeing from Lowe’s on Hessler Boulevard while responding to a shoplifting report.
Delaware State Police say he was pushing a cart full of stolen merchandise.
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Delaware State Police provide update on deadly officer-involved shooting
A pursuit in New Castle turned deadly Thursday morning when police say a "known fugitive" was fatally shot by officers.
When officers tried to stop him, he drove off in a getaway car, hitting a patrol car at the scene.
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A physical struggle ensued as officers tried to apprehend him from the vehicle.
Police say he was shot when he began to "drive in a manner that placed officers in imminent danger."
He was transported to a local hospital, and pronounced dead.
Two officers were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries. They have been placed on administrative leave as the shooting is investigated.