Wilmington man named as suspect in home invasion near Townsend

UPDATED STORY: Man arrested in home invasion near Townsend

Marshall C. Brown (Photo: DSP)
Marshall C. Brown (Photo: DSP)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/30/2015) A Wilmington man has been identified as a suspect in a home invasion robbery near Townsend earlier this week where a woman was wounded by gunfire and a man assaulted, Delaware State Police said.

Marshall C. Brown, 31, of North Washington Street, is sought on a warrant for charges including robbery, home invasion and burglary.

Police said he may be driving a light blue 2011 Lincoln MKZ with Delaware tag 381954 and he should be considered armed and dangerous.

A 51-year-old woman was wounded by gunfire and a 31-year-old man was assaulted in the home invasion Tuesday in the 3900 block of S. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13). Both were treated for injuries police said were not life-threatening.

Police asked anyone with information to call Detective Dan Grassi at 302-365-8441.

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

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