Delaware State Police
News Release

Update #2- Troopers Investigate Shooting at William Penn High School After Basketball Game

Released- Friday, January 09, 2009

New Castle- Detectives investigating the initial fight have arrested two William Penn High School seniors for their part in the incident where a Trooper was injured.

Investigators have arrested Siara Wynn, 18, of New Castle and Jasmine Holloway, 18, of Bear. It has been alleged that these two individuals were actively fighting in front of William Penn. When the Trooper approached these two females, they repeatedly ignored the officer’s commands to stop fighting. The Trooper placed herself between these two subjects and they continued to fight. Their reckless behavior and conduct ultimately led to the Trooper being injured. Even after the Trooper was hurt, the two combatants continued to fight with total disregard for the officer.

Ms. Wynn and Ms. Holloway voluntarily turned themselves in to detectives earlier this evening and were formally charged with Assault 2nd on a Police Officer (felony), Resisting Arrest (felony) and Disorderly Conduct (misdemeanor). Each subject was a issued a $7,500.00 unsecured bond and they were released from Troop 2.

There has been no development in the shooting incident. Should any new information arise, a news release will be disseminated.

In the meantime, anyone with information regarding this shooting should call 302.834.2630 ext. 209. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.

Mug shots are not available for these two subjects.

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Update #1- Troopers Investigate Shooting at William Penn High School After Basketball Game

Released- Friday, January 09, 2009

New Castle- The Trooper injured in the incident last night at William Penn is resting at home and is in a considerable amount of pain. This particular investigation is still underway and arrests will be forthcoming in the days to ahead.

In regards to the shooting, there are no additional details to release. A motive has still not been established and the victim apparently did not know the shooter.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting should call 302.834.2630 ext. 209. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.

The victim in the shooting is reportedly doing well and his injuries are not life threatening. It has been confirmed the he was shot one time in his back. His name will not be released per the Delaware State Police policy regarding victim identification. He, however, is a junior at William Penn High School.

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Original Release- DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Shooting at William Penn High School After Basketball Game

Location of Incident: William Penn High School, 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Thursday, January 08, 2009, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Suspects: Unknown at this time

Resume: Earlier this evening, five Troopers were assigned to William Penn High School in New Castle to participate in a standard security detail at a basketball game between William Penn and Christiana High.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. the game was over and the crowd began to disperse. A fight then broke out in the front parking lot between several William Penn students. Allegedly the initial argument began when one student kissed the boyfriend of another student. Words were exchanged and punches were thrown. A 10-year-veteran of the State Police tried to break up the fight. This Trooper was forced to the ground by several students and suffered a serious injury to her shoulder.

A call for help was issued and multiple officers converged on the scene. With Troopers in force in the parking lot, things were seemingly under control. Several minutes went by and all of the sudden, a single gun shot rang out- with Troopers just yards away. An 18-year-old male student was struck by the gunfire. This victim was able to stay on his feet and he ran back into the school where he sought help for his injury.

The injured Trooper was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where she is currently being treated for a fracture to her shoulder. The shooting victim was also transported to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in stable condition. His injuries are considered serious, but not life threatening.

The investigation involving the injured Trooper is ongoing, and although those subjects involved in this melee have been identified, no arrests have been made.

It should be noted that the shooting and the fight appear to be unrelated at this time.

Detectives report that they are receiving little cooperation from those witnesses interviewed thus far in regards to the shooting. Anyone with information regarding this shooting should call 302.834.2630 ext. 209. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.

State Police officials have an action plan in place for tomorrow’s school day. Additional Troopers will be on scene and officers will be working with school administrators to ensure the safety of the students at William Penn. Questions regarding specific measures to be taken by the school should be directed to the Colonial School District.