Delaware State Police investigate homicide in Laurel – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Laurel.

On June 3, 2024, at approximately 1:22 a.m., Laurel Police and Delaware State Police responded to a large crowd shooting at the Little Creek Apartments in the Laurel city limits. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 23-year-old man with gunshot wounds behind the 400-room building. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family. A second victim, a 26-year-old man, was later taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Due to the nature of the investigation, Laurel Police requested that the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit take over. According to a preliminary investigation, an unknown suspect or suspects fired multiple shots into the crowd, striking the two victims, several cars and buildings.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective M. Csapo at (302) 741-2729. Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs help, the Delaware State Police Victim Assistance Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer support and resources through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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