Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., troopers responded to the public access area adjacent to 359 Bay Avenue in Milford for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 32-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was attending a party at the pavilion behind the fire company when approximately three masked suspects arrived and began firing multiple rounds at the attendees.
As the victim attempted to flee, he was struck in the lower extremity. The suspects fled the area before police arrived.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and later released. The suspects were described as wearing all black clothing and black ski masks. It is currently unknown how they arrived at or left the scene. Surveillance footage is not yet available.
The Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has information, or may be a victim regarding this case to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling 302-752-3864. 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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