NEWARK (DE): A 48-year-old woman was shot during a violent home invasion early Sunday morning police say.
New Castle County Police were investigating the home invasion in the Todd Estates development just outside Newark around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
According to police, officers found the 48-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital after being treated by EMS and New Castle County Paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released any other information or a suspect description citing the the investigation is ongoing and in its early stages and that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information please contact Detective Lucas at (302) 395-8110 or via email at Brian.Lucas@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.
Citizens can also text a tip anonymously simply by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Additionally, tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Division of Police.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent 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.