DOVER, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A 44-year-old man was shot in a restaurant parking lot along U.S. 13 north of Dover this afternoon, then drove himself to a nearby Redner’s supermarket gas station, where a 911 call was made, state police said.
The shooting is believed to have happened about 12:15 p.m. in the parking lot of the China Kitchen restaurant, in the North Dover Plaza shopping center at 4200 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13), across the street from the Redner’s, police said.
The victim, with wounds to the upper torso, was taken to a local hospital and is reported in critical condition.
Police are looking for a male suspect, 5-feet-10 to 6-feet tall, with thin build and wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. He may be armed with a handgun.
Anyone with information is asked to call 302-697-2104.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.