Teen shot near Polytech High School

WOODSIDE EAST (1/7/2015) A 19-year-old man was shot in the upper torso near Polytech High School on Monday, state police said.

The shooting came about 4:30 p.m. on Terry Drive, about 1,700 feet from the school.

By the time troopers arrived, the teenager had already been dropped off at a local hospital emergency room with a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

After responding to a 911 call for shots fired, troopers were unable to find any evidence of the shooting on Terry Drive nor do they have any suspect information or witnesses, police said.

The victim was admitted to the hospital in stable condition.

Police asked anyone with information to call Detective P. Surowiec at 302-741-2814.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.