On April 8, 2023, at approximately 6:43 p.m., the Delaware State Police responded to the Christiana Mall for a reported shooting at the food court entrance.
Investigation revealed that three male suspects confronted an 18-year-old male victim as he was exiting the food court.
The three suspects began to physically assault the victim, at which point the victim’s two friends entered the physical altercation and began fighting with the suspects. During the fight, one suspect removed a handgun from his waistband and began firing multiple rounds. The first victim and his friend, a 16-year-old male were both struck by three rounds in the torso and the lower extremities. The suspects then fled the scene.
There was one 18-year-old victim who was standing on the sidewalk outside of the entrance when he was struck by one round in the lower extremity. He was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The two victims struck multiple times by gunfire were transported to area hospitals and are listed in stable condition.
The suspects are described as three black males in their late teen’s wearing all dark clothing. The image and video below displays the three suspects involved in the shooting incident.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Delaware State Police encourages anyone with information about the incident or the identities of the suspects or who has any images or video of the incident to contact Detective H. Carroll of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8467.
Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you were at the mall during this time and are struggling in any way. Please do not hesitate to contact, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center who is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov
