Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman injured.
On August 8, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., troopers responded to the 17000 block of Evette Lane in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied residence. A 40-year-old woman inside was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A man and a child were also in the residence at the time, but they were not injured. The incident remains under investigation.
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling 302-752-3791. 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 DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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