State police say a 17 year old driver died after gunfire erupted near Concord Pond in Seaford
SEAFORD, Del. — A teenage driver was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a crashed vehicle Thursday night in Seaford, launching a homicide investigation near a Sussex County boat ramp, according to Delaware State Police.
Troopers responded at approximately 8:45 p.m. to the 24000 block of German Road following reports of a crash.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 17-year-old male from Laurel inside the vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police immediately began lifesaving efforts before the teen was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities are withholding the victim’s identity until family members are notified.
Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit took over the investigation.
Preliminary findings indicate the teenager was shot near the Concord Pond boat ramp on German Road by an unknown suspect before the vehicle crashed.
Investigators have not released information regarding a possible motive or suspect description.
Detectives are asking anyone with information related to the homicide to contact Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821.
Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
The homicide investigation remains active.
Key Points
- Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide involving a 17-year-old from Laurel
- The teen was found shot inside a crashed vehicle on German Road in Seaford
- Detectives believe the shooting occurred near the Concord Pond boat ramp