Detectives Investigate Shooting in Wilmington Royal Farms Parking Lot – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning in a Royal Farms parking lot in Wilmington.

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 11:17 a.m., troopers responded to Royal Farms, located at 1031 South Market Street, Wilmington, for a report of a shooting. While responding to the scene, officers received reports of a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound at a nearby hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was in the Royal Farms parking lot when he was hit by gunfire from an unknown suspect. The victim was transported to hospital in a private vehicle. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.

No suspect information is available at this time. Surveillance videos and images are not yet available.

Detectives from Criminal Investigation Troop 2 are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 302-365-8446. Information can also be provided by sending a private message on Facebook to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs help, the County Police Victim Services Unit State of Delaware / Delaware Victim Center is available to provide support and resources 24 hours a day via a toll-free helpline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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