Dover- The Delaware State Police are investigating the report of shots being fired last evening.

The incident occurred on October 3, 2019 at approximately 8:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Saxton Road and Steele Road in reference to a shots fired complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with several citizens who reported hearing multiple shots being fired.  Further investigation revealed that the shots appeared to have come from a passenger vehicle that was in the area at the time and had fled.  A bullet casing was located in the street and there were no reports of any injuries as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.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: 100419 1226

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