New Castle- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon that left two men wounded.

The incident occurred on December 21, 2020, at approximately 1:16 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 3000 block of New Castle Ave (Route 9), New Castle, in reference to a shooting. Investigation has determined a 30-year-old male and a 58-year-old male were sitting inside of their vehicle in the parking lot of the New Castle Market. At this time a vehicle traveling northbound New Castle Ave stopped on the shoulder of the roadway in front of the parking lot, and unknown suspects began firing gunshots at the victims. The two male victims were each shot once in their lower extremities. The victims were transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no suspect information at this time and no other reported injuries.

The suspect vehicle is described as a light-colored sedan.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Carroll with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8467.  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, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

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