Harrington, De. -The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting involving a Trooper that left a 42 year-old man fatally wounded.
On Saturday, September 15 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Troopers responded to a residence in Pine Ridge development in Harrington after the suspect, Angel Feliciano, contacted the mobile crisis hotline stating that he was suicidal and armed with a weapon.
After Troopers arrived at the residence, they reportedly found Feliciano seated in the driver's seat of a Chevrolet Tahoe located in the driveway of the residence facing towards the backyard. As Troopers attempted to make contact with Feliciano, the Tahoe accelerated forward into the grass area of the rear yard and made a U-turn through the driveway and exiting, making a right onto Dusty Branch Lane.
A Trooper in a fully marked patrol vehicle began to follow Feliciano. After a short vehicular chase, Feliciano allegedly drove directly at the Trooper's vehicle, while the Trooper was still inside.
The Trooper was able to jump and exit the patrol vehicle, as Feliciano accelerated at a high rate of speed. The front of the Tahoe, equipped with a steel push bar, rammed the patrol vehicle in a head on collision, causing severe and disabling damage.
The Trooper discharged multiple gun shots, striking the windshield and front passenger side window and door of the Tahoe, also striking Feliciano who was located in the driver's seat. After the initial impact, the Tahoe continued to push the patrol vehicle approximately 60' backwards before coming to a stop.
Angel A. Feliciano was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS, and his body was turned over to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death.
The Trooper involved in this incident was not injured.
The Trooper involved in this incident is a 3 year veteran of the Delaware State Police assigned to Troop 3 in Dover. In line with policy, he has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Trooper's name will not be released at this time.
Detectives from the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are conducting the investigation. This is an active investigation with detectives continuing their investigation, evidence processing, and interviews.
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