Family escapes injury after home targeted by gunfire

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DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating after a home was hit with multiple bullets Sunday night. At this point, investigators do not know whether or not the home was targeted or if it was struck by stray gunfire intended elsewhere.

On Sunday night, a home and vehicle outside the home had been struck multiple times by gunfire. The family reported the incident to the police the next morning.

“Investigators learned that a vehicle and home had been damaged by gunfire on November 6 at approximately 5:40 p.m.,” DSP detectives said. “The residence was occupied by a 46-year-old female, 64-year-old male, and a 15-year-old juvenile at the time of the incident.”

There were no injuries reported during the shooting and police are continuing their investigation to determine a motive.

No arrests have been made.

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