Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Suspect

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating Edward Stewart, 33, of Bridgeville, Delaware.

Stewart is wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting of an adult victim and firing a weapon in the presence of two children during an altercation in the Greenwood area. Stewart has an active warrant for the following crimes:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony); Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony); Assault Second Degree (Felony); Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)- 3 counts; Aggravated Menacing (Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony)- 2 counts.

Attempts to find Stewart have been unsuccessful. He is described as a black male, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 220 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Troopers are asking for the community’s assistance in locating him.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Anyone with information regarding Stewart’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling (302) 752-3864. 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.

Source: Delaware State Police Newsroom