Man In Critical Condition After Being Found Shot Here

New Castle County Police are investigating a shooting in Claymont that reportedly left a young man hospitalized.

Officials said last night, at approximately 10:11 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brandywine Avenue, in the community of Overlook Colony for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Gino Cevallos at 302-395-8110.

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