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Troopers Investigate Shooting Incident- Lincoln


Date Posted: Monday, January 10th, 2022

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Lincoln, DE- Delaware State Police investigate a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Lincoln. 

On January 9, 2022, at approximately 1:55 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the 19000 block of Bunting Ave. for a residence shot by gunfire. The investigation determined three adult residents were inside the home when an unknown suspect shot one round at the residence. The bullet entered the home through an exterior wall into a bedroom where one of the residents was sleeping, continued traveling through an interior wall, and became lodged into a hallway ceiling. None of the residents were injured during the incident. 

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 4 by calling 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.crimestoppers.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 011022 1033

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