Newark, DE 19720 — On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 800 block of Colorado Drive in the community of Academy Hills for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 75-year-old female who had sustained a gunshot wound to her upper torso. Officers also located a 77-year-old male in the front of the residence, who was immediately placed into custody without incident.

The female was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.

Detectives have determined this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.