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State Police Investigating Shooting Incident in Greenwood


Date Posted: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

News Release

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Greenwood.

On November 19, 2025, at approximately 8:10 a.m., troopers responded to the 14000 block of Staytonville Road in Greenwood for a report of a residence that was struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed that during the overnight hours, an unknown suspect, fired an unknown number of shots from a vehicle that struck the residence. Two adults and a child were in the home at the time. No one was injured.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who has relevant information to contact Detective L. Coleman by calling (302) 752-3813. 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.

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