Police say the victims were subsequently transported to an area hospital where they were being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
WILMINGTON (DE): Delaware State Police say they are investigating a triple shooting in Edgemoore after three people who were standing in front of the Bella Italy restaurant were shot Wednesday evening.
Police say the restaurant is located inside a small strip mall on the Boulevard which is located in the 4800 block of Governor Printz Boulevard.
According to a news release, troopers responded to the area just after 5:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting with three victims.
Arriving Troopers found three males ages 21, 19, and 17 with single gunshot wounds.
Police say the victims were subsequently transported to an area hospital where they were being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
“The initial investigation determined the three male victims were in front of the Bella Italy restaurant located inside of a strip mall, when two suspects standing at the North end of the strip mall began firing numerous rounds at them.,” said police spokesman Jason Hatchell. “The three male victims were all shot one time. Two victims were wounded in their lower extremities and one in the upper torso.”
Police also say that two vehicles were struck and the glass door to Bella Italy was shattered from gunfire.
The suspects fled the scene on foot behind the strip mall. There is no suspect information at this time., police said.
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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Sergeant Taylor of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8462.
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Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
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