Detectives Investigate Shooting in Rehoboth Restaurant Parking Lot – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Big Chill Surf Cantina in Rehoboth early this morning.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 12:51 a.m., troopers responded to the Big Chill Surf Cantina located at 19406 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth for a report of a shooting. While responding to the scene, troopers received reports of a 27-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg at a nearby hospital. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was part of a group of multiple subjects involved in a physical altercation in the restaurant’s parking lot. During the altercation, an unknown black male suspect pulled a handgun from a bag and fired one shot at the victim. Following the shooting, all subjects involved in the altercation fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital by private vehicle, where he was treated and released.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the suspect responsible for the shooting as being 28 years old. Jonathan Blackwell of Milford, Delaware. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Blackwell on multiple misdemeanor charges. Attempts to locate Blackwell (pictured below) are still ongoing.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jonathan Blackwell to contact Detective J. Hill at 302-752-3792 or by calling 9-1-1. Information can also be provided by sending a private message on Facebook to Delaware State Policeby contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the Internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs help, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/ Delaware Victim Assistance Center is available to provide you with support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free helpline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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