NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware State Police have confirmed a gunshot was fired inside William Penn High School after previously reporting ‘a report of a gunshot’ within the building.
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Today, police confirmed they found evidence that a bullet struck the interior of a bathroom within the school.
On Tuesday, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the School Resource Officer at the William Penn High School located at 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, was alerted of a potential gunshot inside of a second-floor bathroom at the school.
“The School Resource Officer responded to the location and observed signs that a round struck the interior of the bathroom. There were no injuries reported,” DSP said today. “Further investigation revealed a suspect ran from the rear of the school towards the football stadium. A search of the area led to the discovery of a Glock handgun. This remains an active investigation. The number of suspects and their involvement is still being determined.”
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The school will remain closed for the week as the investigation continues.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Detective R. Strecker by calling 302-834-8413.