Police: Suspect arrested after shooting at Chester Township police cruiser

Authorities say a suspect has been arrested after he fired several shots towards an occupied police cruiser from his vehicle near the Commodore Barry Bridge on Sunday.

According to police Dimitrius Barriera-Rivera, 22, was driving northbound on I-95 just after midnight when he fired three rounds in the direction of the idle police cruiser.

Investigators say Barriera-Rivera sped away in a silver 2007 Toyota Scion. Both Barriera-Rivera and the car were found a short time later in Chester City.

Once in custody, Barriera-Rivera reportedly told investigators that he was responsible for the shooting. 

Police have not released a motive for the shooting. No injures have been reported.

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