20-year-old man wounded in Bear shooting

Wimbledon Court in Bear (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Wimbledon Court in Bear (Photo: Delaware Free News)

BEAR, DELAWARE (6/23/2015) A 20-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Monday night, New Castle County police reported today.

The incident happened about 6:15 p.m. in the Forest Glen townhome community.

The victim was taken to Christiana Hospital by personal vehicle before officers arrived, Officer First Class Tracey Duffy said.

Witnesses said there was a fight between the victim and two other men before they heard gunshots, Duffy said.

The two others fled in a dark sedan with Delaware registration.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 302-573-2800.

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