Claymont, DE – A 34-year-old man was shot late Friday outside a liquor store in Claymont before driving himself to a hospital in Pennsylvania for treatment, authorities said.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded around 11:30 p.m. to Ridge Liquors, located at 315 Ridge Road, after learning the man had arrived at a Pennsylvania hospital with gunshot wounds. Investigators said the victim, a Pennsylvania resident, was in the parking lot of the store when unidentified suspects opened fire.
The man’s injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, police said. He was able to drive himself to the hospital following the incident.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is handling the case and pursuing leads. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page.
Authorities reminded residents that victim support services are available around the clock through the Delaware Victim Center by calling 1-800-842-8461 or emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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