Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Bridgeville

Date Posted: Friday, February 14th, 2025

News Release

Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in Bridgeville yesterday afternoon.

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., troopers responded to the 21000 block of Coverdale Road in Bridgeville for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with further information regarding this case is asked 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 you 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.