Fireworks shot at people in Bethany Beach, police looking for man involved
The man aimed "numerous" fireworks at people in the 100 block of Garfield Parkway, according to a Facebook post from Bethany Beach Police, and a short time later, aimed a "mortar style" firework at a large group on the beach. Several people were hit. Police Chief Patrick Foley said their injuries were not serious.
Police chased the man on foot, but he got away, according to police. He is described as a Black man, 18 to 20 years old, about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with short dreadlocks and a scar or scratch under his right eye.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethany Beach Police Department at (302) 539-1000.
Bethany Beach had a similar incident in July 2023, when someone set off fireworks that caused panic, injured one person and damaged the boardwalk. After that incident and others involving teens, officials moved the town curfew to 11 p.m.
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