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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Shooting At IBEW Union Hall, New Castle

Location:  IBEW Union Hall Local 313, 814 West Basin Road, New Castle, DE
 
Date of Occurrence:   Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 1:30 a.m.
 
Victim: 20 year old Philadelphia Man
 
Suspect:   Black Male, 18-21 years of age, 5’08”-6’0” tall, wearing all black clothing, armed with handgun (No further description)
 
Resume:
New Castle-   Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the parking lot of the IBEW Union Hall, New Castle.
 
The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning as a 20 year old Philadelphia man was leaving a party at the IBEW Union Hall.  An altercation ensued in the parking lot between the victim and a group of male subjects when shots were fired.  The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.  The victim was transported to Christiana Hospital by friends and was listed in stable condition.
 
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Major Crimes Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com 

1 comment:

lastword said...

Another instance of a lone victim and multiple attackers. Even worse, a gun was used. They really need to go to a firing range and practice. After a while maybe the herd will be thinned out enough that crime will decrease.