A 16-year-old teen was shot and killed in Dover early Saturday morning by a Delaware State Trooper.
According to State Police, the shooting happened shortly after 3am when the trooper approached a stopped vehicle on Fieldstone Court near Kenton Road in Dover.
State Police say as the trooper approached the vehicle, a passenger in the front-seat displayed a weapon and an exchange of gunfire ensued.
During that exchange, the 16-year-old male was shot. He later died from his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
The 18-year-old male driver was shot in the leg. He was treated and released.
A 15-year-old in the back seat was not injured.
The trooper was also not hurt.
The Delaware State Police Homicide unit continues to investigate the shooting.
