Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Ellendale

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

News Release

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of New Hope Road in Ellendale last night that left one man injured.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 10:28 p.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of New Hope Road, Ellendale, for a report of a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired several rounds from an unknown dark-colored vehicle. The suspect and suspect vehicle fled in an unknown direction. Troopers recovered numerous shell casings at the scene. During the investigation, troopers received a report of a 30-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg at a nearby hospital. The victim was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle, where he was treated and released.

There is no suspect information available at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective Z. Spudis at 302-752-3795 or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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.