(New Castle, 19720) Yesterday, July 6th, at approximately 07:18 P.M., patrol officers were dispatched to the intersection of Maple Avenue and Stanton Avenue in the community of West Minquadale for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, where he is in stable condition.

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

The investigation is still in its early stages and very active.

Anyone with information or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to please contact Det Christopher at (302)395-8230 or Eric.Christopher@newcastlede.gov or call the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

Citizens can text a tip anonymously simply by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

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POLICE INVESTIGATE SERIOUS DIRT BIKE CRASH IN COLLINS PARK

(New Castle, De 19720) On July 3rd, at approximately 1:53 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to Riverview Drive and South Place intersection for a report of a motor vehicle crash. When the officers arrived, they saw that the collision involved a dirt bike and 2013 Buick Enclave.

The 59-year-old rider was transported to a local area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Investigators from the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, impairment does not appear to be a factor. 

If you witnessed this crash or have any information about this investigation, please contact Detective Frye at Anthony.Frye@newcastlede.gov or New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook @ New Castle County Division of Police.

Alexander Gillespie has been found. Gold Alert cancelled.