POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN THE COMMUNITY OF GORDON HEIGHTS

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police are investigating a shooting in the community of Gordon Heights.

Earlier today (October 9th) at approximately 6:00 P.M., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Haines Avenue, in the community of Gordon Heights, for a shooting that just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they discovered a 25-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. New Castle County Paramedics arrived at the scene and quickly began administering life-saving efforts. The victim was then transported to a local area hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.

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

The New Castle County Division of Police, Criminal Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Detective 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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