Lewes, Delaware – Police are investigating a shooting allegedly reported this week in the Lewes area after troopers responded to a call regarding gunfire at a residence.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers were dispatched to the 29000 block of Frenchman Bay Drive in Lewes on Monday for a late reported shooting. Authorities learned that on Thursday, July 3, at approximately 10:30 p.m., an unknown suspect allegedly fired several shots that struck an occupied house. Two adults were reportedly inside the home at the time, but no injuries were reported. The incident remains under active investigation.
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information to contact Detective M. Venero at 302-752-3340. According to authorities, information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Police remind the public that if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center are available 24 hours a day. Support and resources can be accessed by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Police urge anyone with information related to this incident to come forward as the investigation is ongoing.
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