DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Shooting in Laurel

Location:  Da’ Spot, US Rt. 13 and Trussum Pond Road, Laurel, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:28 p.m.

Victim: 

-62 year old Hurlock, MD man

Resume:  

Laurel- Delaware State Police detectives are currently investigating a shooting that took place at a night club in Laurel late last night.

The incident occurred at the Da’ Spot, which is an under 21 dance club, located in the 11000 block of Trussum Pond Road in Laurel, DE. Troopers were called to the club for the reports of a shooting and arrived to learn that there had been a large fight between two groups of people in the parking lot of the club. During the fight, an unknown suspect produced an unknown type of weapon and began shooting. One of the shots that were fired struck a 62 year old male in the head. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD where he was admitted in critical condition.

The investigation into this incident is continuing. There has been no arrest made at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact detectives at Troop 5 at 302-337-1090 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

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Released Saturday, January 01, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.