NEWARK, DE – A 24-year-old male was found shot and killed inside his car after police investigated a motor vehicle crash Sunday night.
The incident happened on Christmas night, at around 9:48 pm, in the area southbound Route 896 south of Route 40.
Police were dispatched to a reported fatal crash. When they arrived on scene, they found the 24-year-old male driver had been struck by a bullet.
“A 24-year-old male victim was located inside the vehicle as the driver and only occupant of the vehicle. Although Emergency Medical Services attempted to revive the victim, he died upon arrival at the scene,” the Delaware State Police said in a statement. “An examination of the victim’s body revealed a gunshot wound. The next of kin has not yet been notified of the victim’s identity.”
The Homicide Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Detectives are actively investigating the location of the incident and potential suspects.
Southbound Route 896 was closed for approximately 10 hours while the incident was investigated.