(Newark, DE 19702) The New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at the Taylortown Shopping Center on Songsmith Drive, in Newark.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:22 a.m., patrol officers responded to the Taylortown Shopping Center for a reported shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit and the Evidence Detection Unit have responded to the scene to assume the investigation.

If you witnessed the event or have any related video footage or additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Eric Christopher by email at eric.christopher@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-8230.