Trooper Probe Shots Fired Into Home

Location: Residence in unit block of Barrett Court, Canterbury Crossings, Felton, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:55 p.m.

Suspects: Unknown at this time.

Victims:

-51 year old female resident
-33 year old female resident
-13 year old male resident
-2 year old female resident

Resume:
Felton, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which several shots were fired into a residence in Felton, DE late last night.

The investigation began at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday as troopers responded to a residence located in the unit block of Barrett Court in the development of Canterbury Crossings. Upon their arrival troopers were advised by the 51 year old female homeowner that as she and her family were in the living room of their home someone fired a total of five rounds from an unknown type of gun into the house. The homeowner, along with three other occupants of the home, were not injured in the incident. Further investigation conducted by troopers at the scene revealed that three of the five shots that were fired entered the home and lodged in a bedroom wall.

This incident remains under investigation at this time.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454. 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.