Ellendale, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Ellendale, leaving a home and two vehicles damaged but no injuries reported.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded at approximately 1:20 a.m. Sunday to the 18000 block of Sharons Road after receiving reports of shots fired. Investigators say an unknown suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds toward an occupied residence.
Police said two adults and two children were inside the home at the time of the shooting. Several bullets struck the residence, and two unoccupied vehicles parked nearby were also damaged. No one inside the home was injured.
The incident occurred in Ellendale, Sussex County, located near the Milford area in southern Delaware. Authorities have not released a suspect description or identified a motive as of Sunday afternoon.
The investigation is being handled by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit. Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area overnight or who has surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling (302) 752-3794. Tips may also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Police remind residents to report any unusual activity and ensure exterior security cameras are functioning, especially during overnight hours.
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