The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Seaford that left one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officials said on February 19, 2023, at approximately 3:37 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 26000 block of Sussex Highway regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Troopers secured the scene and learned that an 18-year-old man from Seaford had been taken to an area hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg after he was shot during a large party at the residence.
Detectives assumed the investigation and located multiple shell casings on the property. No suspect has been identified and the circumstances and motive surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact Detective P. Haley by calling 302-856-5850.