The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Magnolia yesterday afternoon that left one man seriously injured.

On January 15, 2023, at approximately 4:03 p.m., troopers responded to Lambert Drive in Meadowbrook Acres regarding a man who had been shot. Troopers contacted the 32-year-old victim, who had been shot in his abdomen an unknown number of times. The victim was flown to an area hospital for emergency surgery, where he is currently in stable condition.

No one else was harmed during this incident. There is no suspect information available, and the circumstances and motive surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact Detective S. Ryan by calling 302-698-8443. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 011623  1422

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