Houston – Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint that occurred early Thursday morning.

The incident occurred on April 1, 2021, at approximately 3:30 a.m., when the sound of shots fired was heard in the area of 3600 block of Williamsville Road, Houston. Through the investigation, troopers discovered two residences and a vehicle at a third residence were struck with bullets. During the incident, all residents were asleep inside their homes, but no one was injured. A single bullet hole was found in each of the residences, and the vehicle struck sustained damage to its tires. A search of the area conducted by Troopers located shell casings outside the area along the roadway. No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective K. Diaz with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling (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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 040221 1301

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