GEORGETOWN, DE – The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an attempted murder that took place at the Royal Farms in Georgetown. A man was attacked with a baseball bat by an unknown assailant.
According to police, on Wednesday, at approximately 9:53 p.m., Georgetown Police Department responded to the Royal Farms, located at 20579 DuPont Boulevard, in reference to an assault complaint.
“The investigation revealed that the victim, a 38-year-old male from Georgetown, was assaulted by an unknown male with a baseball bat inside the convenience store. The victim, who sustained severe injuries, was transported to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition,” police said.
According to police investigating the incident, no suspects or motives have been announced at this time. No arrests have been made.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed this investigation at the request of the Georgetown Police Department. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441.