Milton man charged in Cool Spring shooting

A Milton man sought in the July 14 shooting near Cool Spring has been charged.

Police had been searching for Timmarus Perry, 24, in connection with a shooting on West Springside Drive. Police said a Laurel man, 27, was shot in the back before he crashed a Ford Explorer into a utility pole on Cool Spring Road near Fisher Road. He was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

On July 24, detectives used a warrant to arrest Perry. He was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with first-degree assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. He was arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $105,000 secured bond.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate and asks anyone with information about this shooting are asked to contact Det. M. Venero at 302-752-3812. 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.