Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting in Lincoln
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lincoln. Early this morning, September 18th, shortly before 6:30, troopers responded to a home on Fleatown Road in Lincoln and learned that someone entered the residence through an unsecured door and shot a 66-year-old man in the chest while he was sleeping. He was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794 or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Additional Information from DSP:
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to actively investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the聽Delaware State Police聽or contacting聽Delaware Crime Stoppers聽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 /聽Delaware Victim Center聽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聽DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov