New Castle County Police are on scene investigating a shooting in Sparrow Run that left one injured.

(Newark, Del. – 19702) Earlier today at about 1:35a.m., County Police responded to the 100 block of Flamingo Dr in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a 38-year-old female victim suffering an apparent gunshot wound.  She was provided first-aid on scene and transported to an area hospital via ambulance.  Through the investigation, police determined that the victim was struck by gunfire as she slept in her residence.  Police located other residences and vehicles on the block that were struck by gunfire as well, no other injuries were reported.   Detectives responded to the scene and have assumed the investigation.

This is an ongoing and active investigation; further details will be released as they become available.

If you have any information pertaining to this investigation, please contact New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

A reward of up to $20,000.00 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of those responsible for violent crimes investigated by this agency.

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