Police are searching for a suspect after a road rage shooting incident near the Route 13 & 40 split near New Castle Monday afternoon.
NEW CASTLE (DE) BY DIGITAL STAFF: Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage shooting incident that occurred near the Route 13 and 40 split in New Castle Monday afternoon.
Police say the shooting took place at the Relax Inn at 133 South Dupont Highway in New Castle Monday afternoon.
According to police, a 23-year-old male was operating a red 2008 Toyota Camry northbound Route 13 at Route 40 when the Camry made a lane change that cut off a dark colored sedan.
Police say the Camry then made a u-turn and entered the parking lot of the Relax Inn. It was then that police say the dark colored sedan pulled next to the Camry in the parking lot and the operators exchanged words.
The 23-year-old male victim got back into his vehicle and attempted to exit the parking lot when his rear windshield was struck by gunfire. No one was injured during the incident.
At the scene, Troopers discovered eight .380 caliber shell casings and say the suspect was described as a black male wearing all dark clothing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Timmons with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8434. 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 .
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.
