Shots ring out at New Castle Wawa as parking lot confrontation erupts
NEW CASTLE, DE – A late-night stop at a New Castle Wawa turned into a gunfire scene after two groups of men crossed paths outside the store, circled back, and then opened fire in the parking lot before everyone scattered, Delaware State Police said.
Troopers responded at about 9 p.m. Tuesday to a report of shots fired at the Wawa at 4000 North Dupont Highway. Investigators said two men arrived, parked, and went inside. When they came out, they encountered a group of three men and a confrontation began for reasons that remain unclear.
Police said the two men initially went back to their vehicle, then returned to the store area looking for the three men. Both groups later located each other in the parking lot, where multiple shots were fired, troopers said. All involved fled immediately after the shooting.
No injuries were reported. Two vehicles were struck by gunfire, police said.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is handling the case. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Detective M. Conway at 302-365-8411. Tips can also be provided by messaging Delaware State Police on Facebook or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center are available 24 hours a day at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov for anyone needing support or resources.
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Key Points
- Shots were fired around 9 p.m. at the Wawa at 4000 North Dupont Highway in New Castle
- Police say two men and a group of three men confronted each other, later regrouped in the lot, and gunfire erupted
- No injuries were reported, but two vehicles were hit and detectives are seeking witnesses
