Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Claymont.
On September 5, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the scene of a shooting in the area of Ridge Liquors, located at 315 Ridge Road in Claymont, after receiving information that a 34-year-old man had arrived at a Pennsylvania hospital with gunshot wounds.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, who is from Pennsylvania, was in the parking lot of Ridge Liquors when unidentified suspects shot him. He was later able to drive himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation and is actively pursuing leads. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. 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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