In the early hours of Saturday, May 4, 2024, a shooting incident occurred in the 100 block of Troubadour Way, Newark, DE 19702, leaving a 42-year-old male victim hospitalized. The New Castle County Division of Police promptly responded to the scene at 3:36 a.m. following a dispatch call reporting a shooting.
Upon arrival, patrol officers located the victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds, and promptly transported him to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The victim’s condition remains unknown at this time.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Evidence Detection Unit have taken over the investigation, which is currently active and ongoing. The public can expect an increased police presence in the area for several hours as authorities work to gather evidence and piece together the events surrounding the shooting.
Detective Gino Cevallos, leading the investigation, urges anyone with information, surveillance footage, or cell phone video related to the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The public can contact Detective Cevallos directly at Gino.Cevallos@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-8110.
Tips can also be submitted to the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800, the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110, or through Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police.” Additionally, Crime Stoppers can be reached at (800) TIP-3333, and tips can be submitted online at (link unavailable)
The New Castle County Division of Police is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community and is working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.
As the investigation continues, the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The community is coming together to support the victim and his family during this difficult time.
In conclusion, the shooting incident on Troubadour Way has left a community shaken, and the New Castle County Division of Police is working tirelessly to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The public’s help is crucial in bringing the perpetrator to justice, and anyone with information is urged to come forward and assist in the investigation.
