Police ID 20-year-old man shot to death

MILTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2014) A 20-year-old man was killed and a teenager critically wounded in a shooting in Milton early today, state police report.

The man killed was identified as Rogelio Martinez Hernandez of Milton.

The shooting happened about 2:40 a.m. at the Park Royal Apartments, 501 Palmer St.

DSP logoA Milton town officer responding to a 911 call reporting shots fired found the two victims in a vehicle parked outside the 400 building at the complex.

He provided first aid until Sussex County parmedics and medics arrived.

Both victims were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where Hernandez was pronounced dead.

Police said they would not release the name of the 14-year-old nor his relationship with Hernandez.

Milton police asked Delaware State Police to take over the investigation, which is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective J. King at 302-741-2821.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.