Shooting Incident in Lewes Leads to Arrest of 20-Year-Old Suspect

Lewes, Delaware - The Delaware State Police have arrested Elijah Bush, a 20-year-old resident of Lewes, following a shooting that occurred late last night. Bush faces several charges related to reckless endangering and firearms offenses.

On August 4, 2025, at approximately 11:04 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a reported shooting in the parking lot of Mr. P's Pizza, located at 1004 Kings Highway in Lewes. According to investigators, an 18-year-old male arrived at the restaurant with the intention of picking up a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old female.

Upon his arrival, the driver reportedly observed the suspect, later identified as Elijah Bush, wearing a ski mask and speaking with one of the females.

Detectives determined that as the two females got into the victim's vehicle, Bush produced a firearm and fired multiple rounds at the car as it left the parking lot.

The vehicle was struck, but no injuries were reported. Shortly thereafter, Bush was taken into custody without further incident.

Elijah Bush was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Firearm)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon - Firearm (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) - 3 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

Bush was arraigned through Justice of the Peace Court 7 and subsequently committed to Sussex Correctional Institution. His bail was set at $52,100 in cash.

Disclaimer: All individuals mentioned in this article are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.