The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning in Ellendale.
On August 7, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of Sharons Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting incident. When troopers arrived, they learned that unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home. No one was injured.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has assumed the investigation. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to call Detective J. Hill at (302) 752-3792. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (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.