NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in which an unidentified suspect allegedly followed a vehicle for several miles before opening fire early Sunday morning, leaving the vehicle damaged but causing no reported injuries.
According to state police, troopers were patrolling near Stanton Christiana Road and Ogletown Stanton Road at approximately 4:30 a.m. Oct. 11 when they heard gunshots.
Shortly afterward, troopers observed a vehicle stop at a nearby business and responded to investigate. Officers discovered that the vehicle had been struck by gunfire, police reported.
A preliminary investigation indicated that an unidentified vehicle had followed the victim’s vehicle for several miles before an unknown suspect allegedly fired multiple shots at it.
No injuries were reported.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit assumed responsibility for the case. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle allegedly involved in the shooting.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact Detective B. Timmons at 302-365-8434.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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