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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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State Police Investigating Laurel Shooting
Released Thursday, May 7, 2009
Laurel – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that has hospitalized a 29-year-old Seaford man with non-life threatening injuries. Trooper’s responded last evening at approximately 7 pm to Chipmans Pond Boat Ramp located off Shiloh Church Road near Laurel after it was reported a man had been shot.
The ensuing investigation revealed the victim had responded to the boat ramp with a female acquaintance in the woman’s vehicle. The two persons were engaging in a conversation inside a vehicle when the male victim exited the vehicle for a moment.
Once he exited the car, two subjects wearing hoods immediately confronted the victim. The subjects, armed with handguns, demanded money from the victim and removed an undisclosed amount of money from his clothing. One suspect then fired his handgun at the victim striking him in the neck. The victim was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital by ambulance and remains hospitalized. The suspects fled the scene by an unknown means. Investigators also learned the female acquaintance also left the scene prior to police arrival. Investigators are working in identifying that person.
The first suspect has been described as a black male, 5’10 – 6’, 150 – 180lbs, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The second suspect has been described as a black male, 5’06 – 5’10”, 150 – 180 lbs wearing a long sleeve black shirt and blue jeans.
This is an on-going investigation and when additional details are known, they will be provided. Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call detectives at Troop 4 at 302.856.5850 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
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