Updated DSP News Release: Sunday, March 29, 2009- State Police Detectives Probe Shooting in Newark

Newark- Detectives advise the victim in this case is a 24-year-old Newark man.  This subject was shot a single time in the left leg.  He has already been treated and released from the hospital. 

The suspect in this case is a black or Hispanic male, 20 – 30 years old. 

The victim was in the parking lot of the Macintosh Plaza when he was confronted by the suspect, who was in a white vehicle.   An argument ensued between the two parties.  The suspect then produced a gun and shot the victim. 

After being wounded, the victim sought help in the Denny’s Restaurant. 

Authorities have not established a motive for this incident as of yet.   No further updates are expected to be released tonight.  As this incident develops in the days to come, additional information will follow. 

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call 302-834-2630 ext. 209. 

DSP News Release: Sunday, March 29, 2009- State Police Detectives Probe Shooting in Newark

Location of Incident: Macintosh Plaza, Route 273 and Harmony Road, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Sunday, March 29, 2009, at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Suspect(s): None at this time

 

*** Preliminary Release ***

Resume: Detectives from the Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a shooting which took place in the Macintosh Plaza on Route 273 in Newark.

Preliminary reports indicate a male subject walked into the Denny’s Restaurant at this location and advised the staff he was just shot in the parking lot. 

Medical personnel responded to the scene and confirmed the victim suffered a single gun shot wound to the leg.

The victim has been transported to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in stable condition. 

There is no suspect information available at this time.  After investigators complete their initial investigation, additional details will be provided to the media.