DOVER - Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Eagle Meadows area Saturday evening,
Spokesperson Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said that at approximately 8:48 p.m., troopers responded to the 4000 block of Vermont Drive regarding a shooting that had occurred a short time ago.
Troopers determined that sometime between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., a 36-year-old male was standing outside of a residence when a gray passenger car drove by his location, police said. An unknown person or persons then fired several gunshots in the man’s direction.
The vehicle and suspects fled from the area towards an unknown destination, police said. The man was not harmed in this incident, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, police said.
There is currently no suspect information available. Investigation continues and police asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Detective B. Yencer by calling 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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