Delaware man threatens students with gun near elementary school, police say

Delaware man threatens students with gun near elementary school, police say

A man has been arrested and charged after police said he threatened to shoot two students near an elementary school in Delaware. According to Delaware State Police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to Claymont Elementary School, located at 3401 Green Street, after receiving a report about an adult who threatened children with a firearm.  Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that a man, identified as 3…

Man Accused of Threatening Students Near Claymont School

CLAYMONT, DE — A Claymont man is accused of threatening two students with a firearm near an elementary school Wednesday morning, state police said. According to the Delaware State Police, the incident occurred on April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m. near Claymont Elementary School, located at 3401 Green Street. Police reported that a red Nissan sedan, driven by a man wearing a face covering, arrived at the school shortly before the start of…