Police investigating shooting that left one injured

DELMAR, Del. —  Delaware State Police are currently assisting the Delmar Police Department in investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening.

According to authorities, just after 8:30 PM, the Delmar Police Department responded to the 11000 block of Buckingham Drive for reports of someone being shot.  Police say the victim, a 56-year-old woman, was about to walk into her home, when she was shot by rounds of bullets.

Delmar Police  requested the assistance of the Delaware State Police. Police say they’ve collected one projectile from the front porch of the residence and another projectile is known to have entered the residence from the direction of the roadway.

The victim, who has yet to be identified, sustained two non-life threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to a local area hospital.

At this time, there is no suspect information.

The case continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to please contact the Delmar Police Department at 410-896-3131 or the Delaware State Police, Troop 4, Detective M. Doughty at 302-752-3794.  You may also call Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.