Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place Saturday evening in the Newark area.
Around 6:30 p.m. on June 27, 2026, troopers were called to a local hospital after two individuals showed up with gunshot wounds. Both victims were reported to be in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening. The Criminal Investigations Unit was brought in to take charge of the case.
As the investigation progressed, detectives determined the shooting likely happened on Otts Chapel Road near Elkton Road in Newark. Officers canvassed the scene and recovered multiple spent shell casings from the area.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to reach out to Detective J. Lucyk directly at (302) 365-8446. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been a victim or witness of a crime, or who has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs support, can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. The unit is available around the clock through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also reach the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
