ARREST

FELTON, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Milton man after a Sunday morning shooting in Felton.

Terry Bratton is now facing two felony charges. According to State Police, troopers responded at approximately 1:30 a.m. to the Green Stinger Sports Bar at 9996 South Dupont Highway in Felton, for a report of a shooting that had occurred in the parking lot of the bar.

The troopers were told that Bratton, was in the parking lot, pointing a gun at people.  He was arrested without incident. Troopers learned that a 28-year-old man from Lincoln was being treated at an area hospital for a gunshot wound to his arm.

The preliminary investigation shows that Bratton and several other people were involved in an argument inside and when the bar was closing, they continued to argue in the parking lot. Bratton then pulled a gun from his right side and shot the victim.

Bratton was take to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
  • Terroristic Threatening – 4 counts
  • Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence

Bratton was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $161,000 secured bond.

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