The Delaware State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred on June 27, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Two individuals arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
According to the police, through investigative efforts, detectives determined that the shooting may have taken place on Otts Chapel Road near Elkton Road in Newark. Detectives responded to the location and found multiple spent shell casings.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the investigation and asks anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446 or submit a tip through social media or the Delaware Crime Stoppers hotline.
**Background**
Delaware has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years, but no further details are available on this specific incident as it is still under investigation.