Delaware State Police
News Release

Harbeson Man Shot in Home Invasion

Released – Thursday, February 28, 2008

Harbeson- An early morning home invasion Robbery leads to the home owner being shot.

On Thursday, February 28^th at approximately 2:39 a.m. Troopers responded to a report of a Robbery in the area of the 28000 block of Aliene Ave, Harbeson. It was reported to the investigators that three black males entered the home and demanded money. When the homeowner refused, the male 32 year old victim was then battered by one of the assailants with the butt of a shot gun. The victim was able to flee his house and in the course of running away, he was shot at numerous times and struck in the back and upper leg.

Once at a neighbor’s residence, the suspects continued shooting at the victim striking the house which three more victims were put in harms way, one being a 13 year old. No one in this house was injured and the suspects never made contact with them.

The victim was able to make contact with the neighbor who then alerted the Police and Emergency Medical Services. He was then transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

The three males were described as 5’5” – 6’00” tall wearing black sweatshirts and wearing an unknown item to cover their face. Two of them were observed carrying shotguns and another was carrying a handgun.

Anyone with information about the aforementioned case is encouraged to call detectives at 302-856-5850 ext. 224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Online tip submission can be made via: http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm