Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that took place in the Capital Park development on Saturday evening.

At approximately 6:52 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, Troopers responded to the unit block of State Circle in Capitol Park for the report of shots being fired. The initial investigation determined that a 31 year old male had just exited his residence and was walking towards his vehicle which was parked at the end of his driveway when an unknown suspect opened fire.

The male subject was not struck however the residence was struck by seven rounds and two vehicles which were parked in the area were each struck by one round.

During a search of the area Troopers recovered multiple 9mm and 40 caliber shell casings from the adjacent roadway and yard of the residence.

At this time here have been no reported injuries connected to this shooting and there is no suspect information nor a possible motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective P. Campbell of the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling (302) 698-8504.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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