NEW CASTLE, DE – An early morning gathering of car owners took a tragic turn on Sunday.
Delaware State Police are now investigating a homicide and another injury at an unsanctioned car meet.
At around 2:00 a.m., troopers were called to the scene at the Delaware Logistics Center, 2421 Bear Corbitt Road, where they discovered a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds.
The young man was rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The name of the teenager is being withheld until family notification.
A 21-year-old male was also found with a gunshot wound to his foot and is in stable condition.
The investigation thus far has shown that a significant crowd had assembled for the car meet. During the event, a confrontation between the two victims led to the gunfire. Following the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the perpetrators fled.
The Homicide Unit of the Delaware State Police is leading an active investigation. They are urging anyone with information related to this case to reach out to Detective M. Csapo at 302-741-2729. Anonymous tips can be provided via private Facebook message to