Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

State Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lewes

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Lewes. No one was injured during the incident.

On September 3, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., troopers responded to the 23000 block of Oak Street East in Angola by the Bay for a reported criminal mischief complaint. When troopers arrived, they learned that an entry door of the home had been shot. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The suspect description is unknown at this time.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective K. Wideman by calling 302- 752-3832. 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.