Man injured in Lincoln shooting; investigation ongoing

A shooting remains under investigation, after police say a man was shot while outside of his home, in Lincoln.

Delaware State Police say on Wednesday, just before 1:00 AM, troopers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a reported shooting. The incident was reported to the State Police by the Hospital Emergency Section Staff. 

According to the report, the incident happened around 12:00 AM as a 42-year-old Lincoln man was outside of his home, in the 22000 block of Pine Haven Road. Authorities say the man sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body. 

The victim was later taken to an area hospital by a personal vehicle where Detectives made contact with him, and he was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

Troopers say no suspect information could be provided at this time.

This incident remains under investigation the DSP Major Crimes Unit

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897 or Delaware Crime stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.