Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Glasgow Park during the overnight hours.
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 1:29 a.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to 2199 Pulaski Highway in Newark in reference to a shooting in progress.
Upon arrival at the scene, Officers located a large party dispersing from the park. Officers further located one juvenile victim who sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives later responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Officials did not say if the park has reopened.
Breaking Report
Just after 1:30 Thursday morning, Glasgow Park on Route 40 became the scene of a shooting incident according to New Castle County Police.
Officers arrived at Glasgow Park to investigate the shooting. As a result, the park was immediately closed to the public, and an increased police presence was established in the surrounding area. Authorities have stated that the park will remain closed until further notice
Although police have not yet confirmed the details, initial reports from the scene indicate that a juvenile was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. The condition of the injured juvenile remains unknown at this time.
Investigation teams have set up operations near the playground area of the park, suggesting that the incident may have occurred in close proximity.
There are unconfirmed reports that there may have been a second victim in this incident.
This is a developing story