Police: Vehicle crashes after man, 20, is shot and killed in Newark
NEWARK, Del. - A 20-year-old man died after he was shot while driving a vehicle in Newark, Delaware.
According to officials, New Castle County police responded to a call for a car accident Friday night, just after 7:30, at the intersection of Old Newark Road and Marrows Road.
When police got to the scene, they found a 20-year-old man inside a vehicle, which had crashed into a tree. The man had a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was the only person in the vehicle, police said.
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information or video which could help them in the investigation to contact Detective Michelle Burrus at 302-395-8110 or email at Michelle.Burrus@newcastlede.gov. People can also call the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.
Additionally, tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-333 or on the New Castle County Police Department’s Facebook page.