State Police Investigate Magnolia Area Shooting

Location:
Unit block McKinley Circle Magnolia, De

DATE and TIME:
Friday July 9, 2010, 2:20 a.m.

Victim(s):
34 year old male, McKinley Circle Magnolia, De
22 year old female, River Road Capitol Green Dover, De

Suspect(s):
Unknown black male 1, description: 25-30 years of age, 5’08”, 140-150 lbs, dark complexion, displayed a handgun
Unknown black male 2, description: 20-25 years of age, 6’00”, 155-165 lbs, medium complexion, unarmed
No further description currently available

Resume:
Delaware State Police early Friday morning July 9, 2010 responded to the unit block of McKinley Circle within Magnolia Mobile Home Park, just west of the town of Magnolia on Irish Hill Road for a shooting investigation.

The crime occurred when a 34 year old male victim exited his residence accompanied by his girlfriend around 2:20 a.m. The victims were confronted by two black males one of which displayed a handgun wearing a mask. The masked bandit made a comment to the 34 year old victim which caused him alarm. The specifics of the statement are not immediately able to be released however appeared to be directed toward the male victim. The 34 year old victim ran from the suspects who gave chase and eventually struck the victim in the back of his head with the handgun. The victim fell to the ground at which time the masked suspect shot the 34 year old victim twice in the upper torso.

The injuries to the victim are not considered life threatening however he is listed in stable but critical condition at an area hospital.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 is seeking assistance from the public, callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.