Three people were shot at a large gathering on Independence Day. The next day, one of them died and police want to know more.
New Castle (DE): Police say three people were shot in the Rosegate community off New Castle Avenue Sunday at a large Independence Day gathering.
Police say the gathering was near the Rosegate Park.
“Officers from New Castle County Police were notified that 3 adult males suffering gunshot wounds had been transported to a local hospital.,” said police spokesman Lopez Garcia. “As of today (July 5th) one of the victims succumbed to his wounds.”
Update 07/06/20: The victim was identified as 31-year-old Kirk Flowers on Monday July 6, 2020.
“I extend condolences to the family of Mr. Flowers. Once again, I am saddened at the senseless loss of life and the endangering of several more lives. Since this tragic event occurred our agency has been tirelessly working to identify the suspect (s) responsible for killing Mr. Flowers and injuring two others. However, we will not be able to do this alone, we will need the help of the community. Therefore, we are asking anyone with information regarding this homicide to contact the New Castle County Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Remember this information can be provided anonymously. The Flowers’ deserves this much.” said New Castle County Chief, Police Colonel Vaughn M. Bond, Jr.
The New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Det. Jennifer Escheman at (302) 395-8110 or Jennifer.Escheman@newcastlede.gov. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or IM us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit/ is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.
