Delaware state police investigate bridgeville shooting
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Delaware State Police Investigate Bridgeville Shooting

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September 28, 2024

Bridgeville, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville on Tuesday, leaving one man injured.

Troopers responded to a report of a shooting on the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive at approximately 1:47 p.m. According to authorities, a 20-year-old man, who sustained gunshot wounds to his leg, was transported to a nearby hospital by private vehicle. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting happened during an argument. An unknown suspect fired several rounds, hitting the victim in the leg.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation. Detectives are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794 or call 9-1-1. Additionally, information can be provided via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or through their website at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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