State Police Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Newark Residence

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Newark.

On January 10, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 900 block of Old Baltimore Pike in Newark for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit the occupied residence. There was one adult and one child inside at the time of the shooting. The victims were not injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has relevant information about this incident to contact them at (302) 834-2620. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].