Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Magnolia

Date Posted: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Friday morning in Magnolia.

On January 2, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 100 block of Whitetail Lane for a late-reported shots-fired complaint. Upon arrival, troopers located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. No one was injured, and no residences were struck by gunfire.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 2:00 a.m. the same day, a dark-colored SUV drove past the residence and discharged multiple rounds toward the home before fleeing the area.

Delaware State Police 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 I. Hitchens at 302-698-8503. 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.