LAUREL, Del. - The Delaware State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a seventeen-year-old victim in Laurel on Friday. The whereabouts and number of suspects are all currently unknown.
The investigation has been assumed by the Delaware State Police at the request of the Laurel Police Department.
The shooting reportedly occurred just before 3 p.m. at the Wexford Village Apartments on Sunset Drive. The Laurel Police Department initially responded and found the teenager suffering from multiple gunshot wounds behind an apartment building. Officers began CPR and life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The victim was then taken to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
The identity of the victim has not yet been confirmed by the Laurel Police Department or the Delaware State Police, pending notification to the victim's family.
Shortly after the shooting, WBOC's Chopper 16 was overhead to observe an active crime scene under investigation with a heavy police presence.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The investigation is ongoing and this story will be updated as more information becomes available.