Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.
Officials said on June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., troopers responded to the public access area adjacent to 359 Bay Avenue in Milford for a reported shooting.
Troopers said a 32-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was attending a party at the pavilion behind the fire company when approximately three masked suspects arrived and began firing multiple rounds at the attendees.
As the victim attempted to flee, he was struck in the lower extremity. The suspects fled the area before police arrived.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and later released. The suspects were described as wearing all black clothing and black ski masks. It is currently unknown how they arrived at or left the scene.