Middletown, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident after troopers responded to reports of gunfire Tuesday night and discovered spent shell casings in the roadway.
The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Marl Pit Road near Cedar Lane Road in Middletown.
Troopers recover shell casings at scene
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers were dispatched after receiving reports of shots fired. During the investigation, officers located multiple spent shell casings in the roadway.
- Troopers responded at approximately 10 p.m.
- Shell casings were recovered on Marl Pit Road.
- No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Authorities said there have been no reports of anyone being struck by gunfire, and investigators have not identified any damaged homes, vehicles, or other property connected to the incident.
Detectives seeking witnesses
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to contact Detective J. Lucyk at 302-365-8446. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers or by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook.
Police have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.
Were there any injuries in the Middletown shooting?
No. Delaware State Police said there have been no reported injuries connected to the incident.
Where did the shooting occur?
The reported gunfire occurred on Marl Pit Road near Cedar Lane Road in Middletown, Delaware.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Delaware State Police are investigating after shell casings were recovered from Marl Pit Road following reports of gunfire Tuesday night in Middletown.
Sources: Delaware State Police
