NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/3/2015) New Castle County police said Tuesday they are seeking tips in a home invasion last week in the Dunleith community near New Castle, where a 30-year-old man was wounded multiple times by gunfire.
The incident, not previously reported, happened just before 3 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of Anderson Drive.
Two men, 22 and 30 years old, were in a bedroom when someone pointed a gun through a window and made demands, Officer First Class Tracey Duffy said.
The 22-year-old fled the room unharmed but the 30-year-old was wounded in the lower body by gunfire as he tried to escape.
A 53-year-old woman in the home was unharmed.
Duffy said the shooter was an African-American male with medium complexion and wearing a dark sweatshirt. He had something covering his face.
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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