NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police are actively investigating a robbery and subsequent shooting that took place at the Salem Village Square Shopping Center in Newark. The incident occurred on June 12, 2024, around 11:31 AM.
Upon arrival at the scene, troopers were informed that three unidentified suspects had assaulted and robbed a male victim inside The Smoke Shop, located at 13 Salem Village Square. Following the robbery, the suspects made an escape in a white car. In response, the victim retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and fired several shots at the suspects’ car as it exited the parking lot. The victim then left the scene shortly after.
The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is continuing the investigation and is seeking assistance from the public. Detectives are working to identify and locate all individuals involved in this violent encounter. Anyone with information, particularly witnesses to the incident, is urged to contact Detective D. Armstrong at 302-365-8410. Tips can also be submitted via private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
