Lewes, DE – A 40-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries early Friday after gunfire struck her home in Lewes, Delaware, according to state police.
Troopers responded around 12:03 a.m. to the 17000 block of Evette Lane after reports of shots fired. Investigators say an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds into an occupied residence, striking the woman inside.
A man and a child were also in the home at the time but were not injured. Police have not released any suspect description, and the number of shots fired remains under investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Delaware State Police as the case remains active.
Key Points
- Shooting occurred just after midnight on Evette Lane in Lewes
- 40-year-old woman inside home was shot and seriously injured
- Man and child in the home were unharmed; suspect still at large