10-year-old injured in Frankford shooting, police investigating

FRANKFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating after a 10-year-old was injured in a shooting Sunday night.

At around 10:15 p.m., troopers responded to the 30000 block of Gum Road for a reported shooting. It was learned that a 10-year-old had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper torso area and was taken to a nearby hospital, where they are being treated for serious injuries.

Police say the circumstances and motive surrounding this incident are actively being investigated at this time.

Troopers are asking anyone who may have information on this case to contact Detective Z. Spudis at 302-752-3807 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.