Frederica Man Killed in Trooper-Involved Shooting in Magnolia

MAGNOLIA, Del. – The Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that killed a Frederica man on Monday night.

At 9:15 p.m. on Jun. 29, troopers responded to the 100 block of East Cherry Drive in Magnolia for a reported domestic incident. While responding, troopers learned that 37-year-old Kristopher Glanden, who was reported to be suicidal, was armed with a handgun and attempting to enter the residence where his ex and other family members were sheltered inside.

When troopers arrived, they located Glanden in the front yard. Despite numerous requests, troopers say he refused to comply with commands, instead aiming a handgun at the troopers. In response, two troopers then fired their division-issued weapons, striking him. They provided first-aid until EMS arrived, but Glanden ultimately died at the scene. Detectives later recovered a loaded 9mm handgun from the scene.

In accordance with DSP standard operating procedures for officer-involved shootings, the Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. The involved troopers, who were uninjured, have been placed on administrative leave while a use-of-force investigation is conducted in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust.

Detectives ask anyone with information about this case to contact Sergeant K. Gause at (302) 741-2703. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.