15-year-old boy wounded in Burn Brae shooting

New Castle County police investigate shooting in the Burn Brae community west of New Castle. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/18/2017) A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in the Burn Brae community west of New Castle, the New Castle County police said.

The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the first block of Highland Blvd.

The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was being treated at a local hospital.

Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to call 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.

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