New Castle County Police have identified 22 year-old William Laws of the unit block of Davies Rd as the man shot earlier this morning.

(Newark, Del. 19713) Today (March 9) at approximately 2:08 a.m., New Castle County Police were dispatched to the intersection of Malvern Rd and Augusta Dr for a shooting just occurred.  The victim was transported to an area hospital by emergency medical services where he succumbed to his injury.

This is an active and ongoing investigation and further information will be made as it becomes available.

The New Castle County Police, Criminal Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Detective Levy at CILevy@nccde.or g or by calling the New Castle County Police at (302) 573.2800.  Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.

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 being investigated by this agency.

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