LEWES, Del. - A Lewes man has been arrested and charged for allegedly firing a shot from a sawed-off shotgun at this three nephews.

According to Delaware State Police, the incident happened June 25 in the 30000 block of Pinetown Road.

Witnesses told officers Jhareed Ayers, 18, had fired at his three nephews, two 17-year-olds and one 13 year old, who were standing outside of the home.

Further investigation revealed that there are ongoing issues between Ayers and his nephews. No one was hurt in the shooting.

On July 20, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force (GTF) responded to Pinetown Road in an attempt to locate Ayers. As officers arrived, Ayers was seen in the area, at which time he fled.

On Wednesday, July 25, at approximately 4:33 p.m., troopers spotted Ayers on Pinetown Road and took him into custody without incident.

Ayers has been charged with:

- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

- Possession of a Firearm Within 10 Years of Prior Conviction of a Felony

- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited

- 6 counts of Reckless Endangering Second Degree

- Resisting Arrest

Ayers was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,000.00 secured bond.