The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Georgetown this morning that left two men injured.
On April 21, 2025, at approximately 4:56 a.m., troopers responded to the 27000 block of Paradise Street in Georgetown for a report of an assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown male suspect was entering unsecured vehicles in the neighborhood when three residents confronted him. The suspect assaulted two of the residents with a broken bottle and they chased the suspect to a van that was parked nearby. The victims attempted to restrain him, but he was able to flee in the van. One of the victims, a 39-year-old man taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim, a 34-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
The suspect is described as an unknown Hispanic male, approximately 5’10” tall, last seen wearing dark clothing, and white Nike sneakers. He was operating unknown white Chevrolet van that fled eastbound on Homestead Road. Surveillance images and video are not yet available.
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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