Smyrna, DE – A Wilmington man is in custody after state police say he allegedly carried out two separate road rage shootings along Route 1, alarming drivers and prompting a multi-agency investigation.
According to Delaware State Police, the first incident happened Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, around 3 p.m. near Wrangle Hill Road in New Castle. Troopers said two victims were traveling northbound when they encountered a gray SUV allegedly driving erratically. After a brief exchange, the suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at the victims before they drove away. No injuries were reported.
Authorities said a second shooting allegedly occurred Monday, March 10, around 5:40 a.m. on southbound Route 1 near Exit 119. Investigators allege the same suspect, driving a light gray crossover-style SUV, fired a weapon, striking a BMW. A 46-year-old driver and a passenger were inside but were not injured. The suspect allegedly fled the scene.
Detectives later identified the suspect vehicle as a gray Nissan Rogue and identified the driver as Curtis Reed, 61, of Wilmington. Police said a search warrant was obtained, and Reed was taken into custody Tuesday morning by the Special Operations Response Team without incident. A loaded handgun was allegedly recovered from the vehicle.
Reed faces multiple felony charges in connection with both incidents, including possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and aggravated menacing. He was issued a $22,000 unsecured bond for the February case and later committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $24,600 cash bond for the March incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Threads for more relevant new stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
