State Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Middletown

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday night in Middletown.

On August 25, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the area of Marl Pit Road near Cedar Lane Road for a report of shots fired. During the investigation, troopers located spent shell casings in the roadway. There are currently no reported injuries or reports of property damage.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the event or has information relevant to the case to 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.

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