Shots Fired, Residents Narrowly Miss Being Struck By Gunfire

Camden – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint that occurred last evening, according to Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper.

Pepper said the incident occurred on April 22, 2020, at approximately 9:14 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Willow Grove Road, Camden, for reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, contact was made with the two victims who reside at the residence. The investigation revealed the residents were sitting inside when they heard gunshots coming from outside.

After hearing the shots, they discovered a projectile hole in the wall above their heads. A search of the area conducted by Troopers located shell casings outside the residence and along the roadway. No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective D. Blomquist at (302)697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.