NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE — A quiet summer evening was disrupted by gunfire Tuesday night as New Castle County Police responded to a reported shooting in the 3000 block of Stone Place, located within the Village of Kent Apartments complex.
The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on August 5, 2025, when multiple 911 calls came in reporting shots fired in the area. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived shortly after the initial reports. Upon arrival, police began securing the area and initiating a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
In response to the potentially serious nature of the incident, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit and specialists from the Evidence Detection Unit were called in to assist. Their presence at the scene indicates an active investigation is underway, with law enforcement working diligently to collect forensic evidence, interview witnesses, and determine whether anyone was injured.
As of this report, no official information has been released regarding potential victims, suspects, or a motive behind the gunfire. Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone has been taken into custody, and no updates have been provided on the number of shots fired or the extent of any injuries, if any occurred.
Residents of the Village of Kent Apartments expressed concern over the incident, with some reporting that they heard multiple loud pops, followed by the sound of emergency sirens. Officers on the ground continued to canvass the complex late into the evening, looking for surveillance footage and speaking to neighbors who may have witnessed the shooting or observed suspicious activity before or after it occurred.
The New Castle County Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers or directly to the New Castle County Police tip line.
Authorities are expected to release additional details once more information becomes available. In the meantime, officers remain at the scene to ensure the safety of residents and preserve the integrity of the investigation.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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