Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Vehicle in Magnolia

Date Posted: Monday, February 5th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning in Magnolia.

On February 2, 2024, at approximately 3:27 a.m., troopers responded to Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus and contacted a woman who reported that her car had been shot at. Detectives learned that the woman was sleeping in her car on the 100 block of Terry Drive in Magnolia, when she was approached by two black males wearing masks. When one of the suspects tried to open the car door, she drove away. As she drove away, the suspects shot at her car striking it several times.

The woman was not injured, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear.

Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective T. Ford by calling 302-698-8569. 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.