Two Injured in Shots Fired Complaint Near Seaford

Seaford, DE – Troopers are investigating an incident where several shots were fired at a party located in the 22000 block of Ponds End Road injuring two males subjects.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning when troopers responded to the area after receiving a complaint of a loud party. Shortly after troopers left the area, another 9-1-1 call was placed stating gun shots had been fired and two people were struck by bullets. One of the victims, a 17 year old male from Laurel, was transported by a private vehicle to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left side of his face. He was later airlifted to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. The second victim, a 23 year old Seaford man, was standing on his porch near the location of the large party when he was struck in the hand after hearing several shots. He also was taken by private vehicle to Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and released for the wound.

Detectives are continuing their investigation into this incident and are asking anyone who witnessed an altercation prior to the gunshots being fired to contact Detective K. Archer at 302-856-5850 ext. 224 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."