Man shot and killed in New Castle, Delaware

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPHL) — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon.

According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers responded to Wilton and Stonebridge Boulevards just before 4 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When police arrived, they found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced dead, police say.

The Criminal Investigations Unit and Evidence Detection Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Donovan at (302) 395-2781, via email at matthew.donovan@newcastlede.gov, or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800. Tips can also be submitted through the Criminal Investigations Unit by calling (302) 395-8110, or by sending a Facebook message to the department.