Police Investigating Shooting After Unwanted Guests Crashed House Party

Police Investigating Shooting After Unwanted Guests Crashed House Party
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Dagsboro, DE – Early Sunday morning, Delaware State Police responded to a shooting incident in Dagsboro, Delaware, specifically at a residence in the 28000 block of East Diamond Street. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to properties have been reported.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 20, during a birthday gathering with about 200 attendees. A group of uninvited guests arrived and began to party in the street near the house.

Shortly thereafter, a confrontation broke out among several individuals, leading to gunshots being fired. By the time the police arrived, the crowd and the unknown suspect had already dispersed.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact Detective K. Perry by calling (302) 752-3800. Tips can also be submitted by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.