The New Castle County Division of Police are requesting assistance in the investigation of a shooting in the community of Rivers End

(Bear, DE 19701) On Saturday (April 24, 2021) at approximately 9:41 P.M., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of South St. Georges Terrace, in the community of Rivers End for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they were notified that a 39-year-old victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound had just checked himself into a local area hospital.

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

This is an active and ongoing investigation, future updates to 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.

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