Delaware State Police are looking into a gunfire incident that took place Thursday afternoon in Newark.
Troopers were called to the 700 block of Prides Crossing, close to the Liberty Square apartment complex, around 12:40 p.m. on April 23, 2026, following reports of gunshots. Initial findings indicate that two individuals got into an argument on Prides Crossing, and during the confrontation, one person fired a weapon. Following the incident, one individual fled into the apartment complex while the other got into a blue car and left the area.
The case has been taken over by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit, which responded to the location. No one was hurt in the incident, and investigators have not found any bullet casings or damage to property.
The case is still under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who has information about what happened to reach out to Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Victims, witnesses, or those who have lost someone to sudden death can get help from the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides support and resources around the clock through their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The Victim Services Unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
