Detectives Investigate Frankford Shooting

Location: Residence in the 35000 block of Parker Road, Frankford, DE

Date of Occurrence: Friday, September 16, 2011 at 12:45 a.m.

Victim:

-36 year old Frankford, DE man

Suspects:

-Two short black males (no further description)

Resume:

Frankford, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are investigating an incident in which a 36 year old man was shot that occurred early this morning in Frankford, DE.

The investigation began after troopers were dispatched to the 35000 block of Parker Road in Frankford at approximately 12:45 a.m. this morning for the report of a suspicious male subject knocking on a homeowner’s door. As troopers arrived, they located a 36 year old male victim who was suffering from injuries to his abdomen and hand. The victim advised troopers that just after midnight this morning, Friday, September 16, he had left his residence on Parker Road and had responded to a local convenience store. Upon returning to his residence and exiting his vehicle, the victim was approached by two male subjects who then fired five shots at him. The victim advised troopers that he then fled on foot to a neighbor’s residence where the 9-1-1 call center was then contacted. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.

The victim was transported by EMS to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was treated for non life threatening injuries. He was only able to provide troopers with a brief description of the suspects.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.