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Troopers Investigating Shooting-Magnolia


Date Posted: Monday, May 20th, 2019

Magnolia- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred late last evening.

The incident occurred on May 19, 2019 at approximately 10:46 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 500 block of Millchop Lane, Magnolia for a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, Troopers located a 38-year-old male victim in the kitchen of the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.

Further investigation revealed that the bullet that had struck the victim appears to have entered the residence, penetrating the kitchen wall and cabinet.  Several bullet holes were also observed on the east side of the residence.

It was reported that an unknown dark colored vehicle was seen fleeing the area with three black male subjects.

The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.  During this incident there were seven other family members inside the residence, all of whom did not sustain injuries.

This case continues to remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Ford at (302)698-8569.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:052019 0602

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