Woman Seriously Injured When Gunman Opens Fire On Lewes Home

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman injured.

Officials said on August 8, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., troopers responded to the 17000 block of Evette Lane in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied residence.

A 40-year-old woman inside was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A man and a child were also in the residence at the time, but they were not injured. The incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling 302-752-3791. 

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