Troopers Conducting Homicide Investigation

Bear, DE - The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting an investigation into the shooting of a male subject which occurred at an area car wash this morning.

The investigation began this morning, Friday, November 27, 2015, at approximately 8:40 a.m., as troopers were told to respond to the American Car Wash located at 1921 Pulaski Highway, Bear. Upon their arrival a male victim was located in the rear of the business suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Resuscitative efforts were then performed by responders from the New Castle County Paramedics who transported the victim to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center. The victim, however, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and an autopsy is expected to be conducted within the next couple of days to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending the notification of his next of kin.

The investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is in its early stages. No further specific details are being released at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 302739-5939. 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."