Crime & Safety
New Castle County, DE Shooting Leaves Man Injured, Cars Struck
New Castle, DE – A shooting at a Delaware shopping center early Sunday morning left a 29 year old man injured and two vehicles struck by gunfire, prompting an investigation as state police work to ide
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-02T20:06:19.257Z
New Castle, DE – A shooting at a Delaware shopping center early Sunday morning left a 29 year old man injured and two vehicles struck by gunfire, prompting an investigation as state police work to identify the person responsible.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded at approximately 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, to Penn Mart Shopping Center in New Castle following reports of shots fired.
When officers arrived, they learned that a 29 year old man had already been transported to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle.
The victim suffered gunshot injuries described as non life threatening , authorities confirmed.
Preliminary findings indicate an unidentified suspect allegedly opened fire in the shopping center parking lot, striking the man and two vehicles.
Investigators have not disclosed how many shots were fired or whether either vehicle was occupied when the gunfire occurred.
Police also have not publicly identified the victim or provided a description of the suspected shooter.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not announced an arrest or identified a possible motive for the shooting.
The incident occurred at Penn Mart Shopping Center in New Castle, a community in northern Delaware within the greater Wilmington metropolitan area.
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident to contact Detective H. Carroll at 302 365 8467.
Residents may also provide information through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 800 847 3333 or by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police.
Officials have not indicated whether the shooting was targeted or whether the victim knew the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to establish what led to the gunfire and identify the individual responsible.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators, even if the details appear minor.