Magnolia-  The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on June 23, 2020, at approximately 2:39 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Lambert Drive, Meadowbrook Acers, Magnolia, in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 24-year-old male, of Harrington, DE, had been shot in the stomach.  Further investigation revealed that the male victim had arrived at his acquaintance’s residence and was proceeding to enter when shots were fired from outside, and he was subsequently struck.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Campbell  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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:062320 0904

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