In an update to the ongoing shooting investigation in Laurel, the Delaware State Police have confirmed that one of the three teenage victims has succumbed to their injuries. While sources tell First State Update that the deceased individual is an approximately 18-year-old male, police have not confirmed those details.
On Sunday police closed off W 7th Street between West Street and Center Street to investigate a shooting that left three teens shot. Officials said the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.
Late Sunday authorities reported that the suspects involved in the shooting were still at large. The public is urged to contact Delaware State Police Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 for any information related to the incident, following the phone prompts for the Homicide Unit. Alternatively, the Laurel Police Department can be reached at 302-875-2244 or through direct message to their official page.
A fourth teen was injured by a police K-9 during the incident but did not require medical transport according to initial reports. Police have not released details surrounding the dog incident.