Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Harrington Residence

Date Posted: Saturday, April 6th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Farmington Road in Harrington on Friday night.

On April 5, 2024, at approximately 9:43 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Farmington Road in Harrington for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed the home and an unoccupied sedan in the driveway were struck by gunfire. There was one adult in the home at the time of the shooting, and he was not injured. Troopers recovered numerous shell casings at the scene.

Suspect or suspect vehicle descriptions are unknown at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

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 J. Sydnor by calling 302-698-8540. 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.