Gunfire hits home at scene of earlier homicide

Man was shot to death in this home on Cannon Road south of Bridgeville. (Photo: Google maps)
Man was shot to death in this home on Cannon Road south of Bridgeville. (Photo: Google maps)

BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (1/8/2016) Gunfire broke out Thursday evening at the same home where a man was shot to death earlier in the day south of Bridgeville, the Delaware State Police said this morning.

The latest incident happened about 9:55 p.m. in the 20000 block of Conrail Road, in the Cannon area.

A bedroom window in the front of the house was shot out but no one was in the room at the time, police said.

A 53-year-old woman told troopers she and her 63-year-old boyfriend were in a back bedroom when she heard the gunfire outside. She closed the bedroom door and called 911.

A 46-year-old man also was sleeping in another room at the time. None of the residents were injured.’

State, Bridgeville and Seaford police searched the area but no suspects were found.

Police asked anyone with information to call Detective J. King at 302-698-8561.

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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