Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of New Hope Road in Ellendale Tuesday night that left one man injured.
Officials said on August 13, 2024, at approximately 10:28 p.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of New Hope Road, Ellendale, for a report of a shooting. The preliminary investigation showed that an unknown suspect fired several rounds from an unknown dark-colored vehicle. The suspect and suspect vehicle fled in an unknown direction. Troopers recovered numerous shell casings at the scene.
During the investigation, troopers received a report of a 30-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg at a nearby hospital. The victim was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle, where he was treated and released.
There is no suspect information available at this time.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective Z. Spudis at 302-752-3795
