Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Coverdale area of Bridgeville on Monday night.

On the morning of October 25, 2022, troopers responded to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive regarding a late-reported shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that on the evening of October 24, 2022, sometime between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., an unknown suspect had fired numerous shots in the nearby area. This led to a residence and an unoccupied vehicle being struck and damaged by gunfire. The home was occupied by a 25-year-old female and 5-year-old juvenile at the time of the shooting. No one was injured in this incident.

There is currently no suspect information available. The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Detective L. Coleman by calling 302-752-3813. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 102622  1441

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