Second arrest made in Sussex Central High shooting incident

By Daily State News
Posted 3/7/24

A 19-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connecting with a shooting incident on Sussex Central High in Georgetown on Feb. 27, Delaware State Police said.

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Second arrest made in Sussex Central High shooting incident

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GEORGETOWN — A 19-year-old Georgetown man was arrested Thursday in connecting with a shooting incident on Sussex Central High on Feb. 27, Delaware State Police said.

According to police, Gerod Sturgis drove a vehicle from the scene of a shooting at the school located at 26026 Patriots Way. A 15-year-old male passenger was arrested earlier and charged with four counts of first-degree reckless endangering and one count of criminal mischief.

Police said the juvenile remains committed at Stevenson House Detention Center.

Mr. Sturgis was charged with possession of a firearm in a safe school zone, second-degree conspiracy and hindering prosecution. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,000 secured bond.

No injuries were reported.

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