NEW CASTLE (DE): A 30 year-old man is suffering from gunshot wounds after he was shot by an unknown person at the Best Night Inn near New Castle Friday night, police said.
Troopers arrived at the motel located at 1200 West Avenue near New Castle shortly after 6:15 p.m. Friday evening, after receiving calls about “shots fired” at the motel. When troopers arrived they found a 30 year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities, police said.
According to police spokesman, Richard Bratz, “the victim was removed from the scene and transported by EMS to a local area hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. No suspect information could be provided at this time.”
Delaware Newsline was at the scene and a male was seen being escorted by troopers to awaiting police units in handcuffs. No one at the scene would speak to the media about the incident.
POLICE NEED YOUR HELP! If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact Troop 2 at 302-365-8467. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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