(Claymont, DE 19703) Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred 100 block of Harbor Drive. On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to above area for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 35-year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Division’s Major Crimes Squad and Evidence Detection Squad have responded to the scene to assume the investigation. This remains an active and ongoing investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives have determined that there is no threat to the public, however, they will see an increase in police activity in the area as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage/cell phone video pertaining to this incident is asked to please contact Detective Arnold at matthew.arnold@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-2787.
Tips can be forwarded to:
New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police” Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 – Submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com