Man shot outside liquor store in claymont, drives himself to hospital
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Man shot outside liquor store in Claymont, drives himself to hospital

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September 6, 2025

Claymont, DE – A 34-year-old Pennsylvania man was shot late Friday night in the parking lot of a Claymont liquor store before driving himself to a hospital, police said.

The gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. outside Ridge Liquors on Ridge Road. Investigators said unidentified suspects opened fire on the victim as he sat in the parking lot. Despite being wounded, the man managed to drive to a Pennsylvania hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit has taken over the case and is working to identify the suspects. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411, send a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page, or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Key Points

  • A 34-year-old Pennsylvania man was shot outside Ridge Liquors in Claymont Friday night.
  • The victim drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Delaware State Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

A late-night liquor store lot became the scene of a shooting in Claymont.

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