1 shot, 1 beaten in home invasion near New Castle

Police investigate home invasion shooting in Chelsea Estates. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Police investigate home invasion shooting in Chelsea Estates. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) One man was shot and another beaten during a home invasion in the Chelsea Estates neighborhood near New Castle early today, according to reports from the scene.

It happened about 2:45 a.m. at 16 Morris Road.

A 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

He was taken to Christiana Hospital in Stanton in critical condition.

The other man, 23 years old, suffered injuries to his face, New Castle County police said.

Police asked anyone with information to call 302-573-2800 or visit www.NCCPD.com.

Tips also may be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at (800) TIP-3333.

Shooting victim was taken to hospital. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Shooting victim was taken to hospital. (Photo: Delaware Free News)