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County Police Alert Locals To Shooting In Newark-Area

February 16, 2022 · By First State Update News Room

The New Castle County Police Department is investigating Shots Fired that occurred on the unit block of Palmer Place (Kimberton Townhouses) Newark DE 19713, according to a message sent to residents via camera social media app that is neighborhood specific.

The incident occurred on Saturday 02/12/22 at approximately 5:30 PM. Multiple casings were recovered on scene and an unoccupied motor vehicle was struck by gunfire. The suspects are described as 3 males in dark clothing operating a dark gray/blue sedan.

Police are asking residents to check their surveillance for any footage of suspicious vehicles, persons, or activity in the area to contact Detective Beinke, call (302) 395-8116 or email [email protected].

The information was not released on the county’s press release website for county-wide distribution.

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