INVESTIGATION UPDATE: POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN THE COMMUNITY OF SOPHIA’S PLACE APARTMENTS

(New Castle, DE 19720) Last night (Jan 24) at approximately 11:30 p.m. detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police were notified by troopers from the Maryland State Police that an additional victim from this shooting investigation was located in the area of College Park, MD. 

Earlier today, detectives went to the Maryland State Police Barrack “Q” in College Park and determined that this subject was in fact a victim of the shooting that occurred in Sophia’s Place Apartments. The 22-year-old victim was driven to the College Park area and was found deceased by the troopers.

The investigation is still active and additional updates will follow.

Anyone with information/or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Det. McNasby at 302-395-8110 or by e-mail at Michael.McNasby@newcastlede.gov or by calling New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or via messenger Facebook.

Additionally, 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 assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.