Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at an Ellendale Residence

Date Posted: Monday, January 15th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in a neighborhood in Ellendale.

On January 14, 2024, at approximately 10:18 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Candy Lane for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they discovered that the home had been struck several times and recovered numerous shell casings at the scene.

There were two adults in the home at the time of the shooting. No one was injured, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear. A suspect description is unknown at this time.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective W. Saylor by calling 302-752-3897. 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.