Two shooting incidents under investigation in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Police are investigating two separate shots fired complaints in the Georgetown area.

We’re told the first happened Monday evening at around 8:40 p.m. Georgetown Police responded to a shots fired complaint in the area of East Laurel Street and North Race Street, and on arrival, found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Further investigation revealed that a male subject was seated in his parked vehicle when another subject walked up and, for unknown reasons, shot at the subject in the vehicle. The vehicle occupant was not injured. Multiple individuals then began to chase the shooter, who reportedly fired multiple shots at the group, hitting an adult male. The suspect then got into his vehicle and drove away from the area and was last seen traveling northbound on North Bedford Street. Georgetown Police are actively looking for the vehicle of interest in this incident, described as a maroon pickup truck, crew cab style, with an aftermarket LED brake light under the tailgate, possibly displaying Maryland registration.

Then, just after 9 a.m. Wednesday, Georgetown Police were called to another shots fired complaint in the area of the Verizon Store on College Park Drive. Investigation revealed that two unknown individuals began to fight when one of the subjects pulled out a weapon and fired a single shot at the other person before both fled the area. No injuries were reported in this incident. The shooter reportedly left the area in a black sedan, possibly a Honda, with unknown registration.

Police say at this time there is no reason to believe that these incidents are related.

Anyone that may have information on either of these incidents is asked to contact Georgetown Police at 302-856-6613.