State Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Newark

Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Thursday afternoon in Newark.

On April 23, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the 700 block of Prides Crossing, near the Liberty Square apartment complex, for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed two people were involved in a verbal altercation on Prides Crossing. During the incident, one of them discharged a firearm. Afterwards, one person ran into the apartment complex while the other entered a blue sedan and drove away.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the case. At this time, no injuries were reported. Additionally, investigators have not located any spent shell casings or property damage.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.