DSP News Release:  Detectives Investigate Stabbing

Location:  Wawa Convenience Store, 2030 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:  January 18, 2011 at 3:20 p.m.

Victim:  Unknown male subject

Suspects:  

-White male (no further description at this time)

-Black male (no further description at this time)

Resume:  

Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred this afternoon in Pike Creek.

The preliminary investigation has determined that at approximately 3:20 p.m. this afternoon, a male victim entered the Wawa located in the 2000 block of Limestone Road in Wilmington. The victim was in the company of two other male subjects. All three entered the bathroom of the store, however; a short time later, the two male suspects ran from the store with the victim giving chase. The victim then returned to the store, where he collapsed to the floor suffering from an apparent stab wound to the back. The suspects fled in an unknown type of vehicle.

The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries. He is currently in critical but stable condition.

This incident is still under investigation. More information will be released when it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Major Crimes at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com. Callers may remain anonymous. 

Released Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:35 p.m.