NEWARK, DE — A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized with a gunshot wound and a 77-year-old man was taken into custody following an early-morning shooting in the Academy Hills community, according to New Castle County police.
Officers responded at about 3:42 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, to the 800 block of Colorado Drive for a report of a shooting, police said.
Upon arrival, officers found a 75-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper torso, according to police.
Officers also encountered a 77-year-old man in front of the residence and took him into custody without incident. Police did not identify the man or announce any charges against him.
The woman was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition, according to police.
Detectives determined the shooting was an isolated incident and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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