(Newark, De 19702) Last night (Dec 31), at approximately 11:12 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of the intersection of Taylor Drive and Emerson Place, near the Village of Canterbury Apartments for reports of a traffic accident.

Several patrol units arrived at the scene very quickly and located 26-year-old Jahlil Patton laying outside of a vehicle.  Patton was found to have suffered from a gunshot wound to his upper torso.  Lifesaving efforts were initiated; however, he was later pronounced deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.

At this time, detectives believe that the shooting occurred inside of the vehicle and Patton was able to drive to this location before succumbing to his wounds.

The New Castle County Division of Police, Criminal Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Det Michael McNasby at (302) 395-8110 or Michael.McNasby@newcastlede.gov.

Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.,or (IM) on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page. Citizens can also submit a tip anonymously by text. Send a text to 847411 with NCCDE in the text field and your tip.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.

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