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Troopers Investigating Shooting – Georgetown


Date Posted: Saturday, February 1st, 2020

Georgetown- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that took place earlier this morning.

The incident occurred on February 1, 2020 at approximately 3:56 a.m., when EMS was dispatched to the 100 block of Garden Circle, Georgetown for an unknown medical emergency.  Upon arrival, EMS located a 39-year-old female in an orange Toyota Tacoma suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported by EMS to the Sussex Bayhealth Hospital and later transferred to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition. 

Upon the Troopers arrival at Garden Circle, the orange Toyota Tacoma in which the victim was located by EMS remained on scene.  Inspection of the vehicle revealed that the front side passenger window sustained damage consistent with a gunshot. 

There is no suspect information at this time. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Detective Wideman at 302-856-5850.  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@state.de.us. 

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