DEWEY BEACH — Shots were fired in Dewey Beach Saturday night in the area of 23 Saulsbury St. after a large fight, according to the Dewey Beach Police Department.

Authorities said there were no reports of injuries and no firearms were recovered at the scene.

Dewey Beach Police responded to the area Saturday at approximately 11:40 p.m. A Delaware Alcohol and Tobaco Enforcement agent was in the area and reported to hear the gunshots and observed muzzle flash.

The DATE agent and several Dewey Beach police officers placed multiple males into custody. Dewey Beach Police said all males in custody were in their mid-20s and were from Pennsylvania while adding they were engaged in a large fight with other unknown males who immediately fled the scene.

The suspects were transported to the Dewey Beach Police Department for questioning. All suspects were released from the Dewey Beach Police Department and are currently cooperating with investigators, according to the department.

Dewey Beach Police said the Starboard restaurant was not directly involved in this incident, in contrast to early social media reports. The Starboard restaurant, which was almost to capacity, immediately implement their security protocols and activated a “shelter in place” for their patrons and employees during the incident.

If anyone has any information or video regarding this investigation,  contact the Dewey Beach Police Department (302) 227-1110 or Crime Stoppers (800) TIP-3333.