**UPDATED Information** Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.

DSP News Release:  Update Shooting in Greenwood, DE

Location:

·        Water Street, Greenwood, DE

Date of Occurrence:  

·        Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

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Greenwood- The Delaware State Police continue to operate at the scene of the reported shooting located at a residence on Water Street, Greenwood.  At this time a 67 year old male suspect remains barricaded inside the residence with one unidentified female hostage.  The male suspect is reported to be armed with an unknown type firearm.

The Delaware State Police can confirm that a female victim was located in the front yard of the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene.  A second victim, an unidentified male was transported earlier from the scene by ambulance for injuries to his upper extremities.

The Delaware State Police Special Operations Team and Crisis Management Team are in contact with the male suspect and are continuing to attempt to persuade the male to surrender.

DSP News Release:  Shooting in Greenwood, DE

Location:

·        Water Street, Greenwood, DE

Date of Occurrence:  

·        Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Resume:

Greenwood-The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a shooting at a residence located on Water Street, Greenwood, DE

The incident began at approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning as the Greenwood Police Department and the Delaware State Police responded to the report of a shooting at a residence on Water Street, Greenwood, DE.

Troopers are currently assessing the situation to determine the number of victims, and believe that a suspect is barricaded inside the residence. 

The Delaware State Police have evacuated several residences in the area of the incident.  Additionally all roadways in the area surrounding the incident have been closed.

This is the preliminary release of information with additional updates as information is received.

Media are asked to stage at the Greenwood Fire Company.