38-year-old woman shot near Seaford

Byard Avenue (Photo: Google maps)
Byard Avenue (Photo: Google maps)

SEAFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2016) A 38-year-old woman was shot southwest of Seaford early today, Delaweare State Police said.

The shooting happened about 12:15 a.m. in the 5600 block of Byard Ave., near the Woodland Ferry.

Troopers responding to a 911 call about shots fired found the victim with a single gunshot wound to her upper torso.

She was flown to an area hospital for treatment of her injury, which police said was not life-threatening.

Police are still investigating the incident and asked anyone with information to call Detective D. Kristunas at 302-752-3856.

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