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State Police Investigating Capitol Park Shooting

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Capitol Park yesterday evening. On October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 100 block of S. Governors Boulevard.  A preliminary investigation… The post State Police Investigating Capitol Park Shooting appeared first on TV Delmarva .

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Capitol Park yesterday evening.

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 100 block of S. Governors Boulevard.  A preliminary investigation revealed that a 17-year-old male and an acquaintance were standing outside the home when an unknown suspect approached, looking for the victim. The suspect then shot the victim in the leg before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, with no additional description. There is no surveillance footage at this time.

 

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The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.  Troopers are asking anyone who has information or witnesses the incident to contact Detective B. Yencer at (302) 698-8429. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

 

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