UPDATE (1/13/2026 | 8:25 p.m.): Jacob Nieves has been located, and the Gold Alert has been canceled.

On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 8000 block of Park Court at the Paladin Club Apartments.

Preliminary investigation indicates that an altercation occurred outside the apartment complex, resulting in a 15-year-old female being struck by gunfire and a 44-year-old female sustaining a minor injury from debris related to the shooting.

The 15-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to her lower body. Responding Officers immediately rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. She was transported to a local hospital, treated, and is currently listed in stable condition.

The 44-year-old female was evaluated at a local hospital as a precaution and was later released.

During the incident, 16-year-old Jacob Nieves was also in the area and fled following the altercation. At this time, Detectives have no indication that Jacob was injured; however, he has not returned to his residence, causing concern for his family.

The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for Jacob Nieves following the incident. For more information, please visit: Gold Alert: Missing Juvenile Jacob Nieves.

If you witnessed the event or have any related video footage or additional information regarding this incident, contact Detective Elwood by email at Daniel.Elwood@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-2761