Claymont, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a late-night shots fired incident that damaged a gas station along Philadelphia Pike.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday to the Sunoco at 3615 Philadelphia Pike after receiving reports of gunfire.
Preliminary investigators said a gray sedan arrived at the gas station and parked near a fuel pump. The driver entered the convenience store. Shortly afterward, a second vehicle arrived and its occupants also went inside.
Police said that after a brief interaction between the two parties, the sedan’s driver ran back to his vehicle. As the other two individuals exited the store, an unknown suspect allegedly fired multiple handgun rounds from the sedan toward them.
All individuals fled the scene before troopers arrived.
No injuries were reported, according to police. However, the store sustained damage from the gunfire.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Detective B. Timmons at 302-365-8434. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to Delaware State Police on Facebook or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The shooting occurred near residential neighborhoods and commuter routes, potentially impacting late-night workers and students traveling along Philadelphia Pike.
Authorities have not released information about suspects or possible motives.
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