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Felton house struck by bullets in late-night shooting

Delaware State Police Probe Felton Shooting Incident

**Felton, DE** – Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a shooting incident that resulted in damage to a residence in Felton.

On Wednesday, at approximately 1:53 p.m., officers arrived at the 100 block of Crowberry Drive following a report of damage to a home. Upon arrival, they found that two bullets had struck the residence, causing interior damage. Fortunately, no one was present in the home during the shooting.

Initial investigations indicate that the shooting may have occurred on Tuesday night. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively looking into the case.

Law enforcement officials are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective I. Hitchens at 302-698-8426 or provide information through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. The police also remind witnesses and victims of the availability of the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, accessible 24 hours a day via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1, or via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Bear

Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Bear Under Investigation

**Bear, DE** – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Bear. A man was killed in the incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Pulaski Highway.

According to reports, at around 8:48 p.m., a blue 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway, near Wellington Drive. A pedestrian entered the path of the Chevrolet and was struck by the vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The driver, a 22-year-old woman, and a 2-month-old passenger, both from Newark, Delaware, were in the Chevrolet and were not injured in the collision. The road remained closed for about three hours for investigation and cleanup. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is seeking information from any witnesses of the crash.