Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

State Police Investigating Shots Fired in Laurel

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Laurel, Delaware. No one was injured during the incident.

On August 19, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Shiloh Church Road after reports of gunshots. When troopers arrived, they discovered that a car parked in the driveway of the house had been hit twice. The home was occupied by four adults and a child. The suspect description is unknown at this time.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating the incident. They are requesting anyone who has information about this case to contact Detective K. Perry by calling 302-752-3800. 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.