Police: Two Shootings In Less Than Three Hours In Milford, One In Hospital

Milford – The Milford Police Department’s Criminal Division is investigating a pair of over night shootings, according to Sgt. Robert Masten.

Masten said the first incident took place in the 200 block of Northwest 3rd Street at approximately 2:18 am this morning, Sunday, November 19, 2017.

An unknown male suspect shot a male victim twice and at an occupied residence striking it multiple times, according to Masten. The male victim was transported to Bayhealth to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The second shooting took place in the 300 block of Northwest 4th Street at approximately 5:09 am. In that case an unknown suspect or suspects shot multiple rounds striking an unoccupied park vehicle, striking it multiple times, said Masten.

These incidents are currently being investigated as being related to one another.

Milford Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call 302-422-8081 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/Tips.

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