Townsend teen charged for shooting

Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Axl Vangorder of Townsend, DE for assault first-degree and related charges following a shooting incident.

TOWNSEND, DE – A 28-year-old man was shot inside a home on Cannery Lane in Townsend on Saturday. Today, police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Al Vandgorder for first-degree assault.

According to police, at around 7:35 pm, troopers from the Delaware State Police arrived at the home to find the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso.

He was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Vandorder was charged with assault, possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

He was taken to jail on a $60,000 cash bond.

Jeff Jones
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