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State Police Investigating Shots Fired Complaint – Delmar, DE


Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Providence Church Rd

Delmar, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Providence Church Road.

On May 25, 2021, at approximately 8:44 a.m., troopers responded to the 36000 block of Providence Church Road for reports of shots fired at a residence. The investigation revealed two individuals were inside the home sleeping when they heard a popping noise around 2:30 a.m. They initially thought it was someone at their door and after looking outside, didn’t see anyone and went back to sleep. It was later determined that someone fired an unknown type of gun at their residence. An examination of the crime scene revealed at least three rounds struck the home and four rounds struck their vehicle parked in the driveway. Neither of the residents were injured.

A canvas of the area of the residence revealed multiple shell casings located on Providence Church Road.

At this time, there is no vehicle or suspect information.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Det. D. Yencer with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3791. 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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Released: 052621 1330

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