17-year-old girl killed in double shooting in Delaware – NBC10 Philadelphia

Delaware State Police have identified Ahniya Coverdale, 17, as the victim of a shooting that occurred in Delaware on June 9.

The incident occurred on Sunday, June 9 around 4:30 p.m. along the 12000 block of North Old State Road in Ellendale, Delaware.

A fight broke out between several people near a community center and an unidentified suspect then pulled out a gun and fired shots into the crowd, according to investigators.

Coverdale, of Harrington, Delaware, and a 19-year-old man were both shot and killed. She was then taken to hospital where she died from her injuries.

The 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have not released any descriptions of the suspects and are continuing their investigation.

If you have any information regarding the shooting, contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. You can also send a Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Anyone who is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs assistance should contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Center Delaware victims at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).

You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected]