State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Lincoln

Date Posted: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lincoln Friday night.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 9000 block of Bunting Avenue in Lincoln for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots from a light-colored vehicle. Two vehicles were hit by gunfire, one of which was occupied by two people. No one was hurt during the incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Skidmore by calling 302-752-3796. 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.