Father, 9-month-old son found shot inside vehicle in Delaware

Thursday, November 5, 2020
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- A 23-year-old man and his 9-month-old son are hospitalized after being shot in New Castle County, Delaware.

Police were called to the unit block of Rose Lane around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a shooting.
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When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old man and his 9-month-old son inside a parked car, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both victims were taken to a local area hospital for treatment.

Police said the 9-month-old is listed in stable condition after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the upper body.

The father is being treated for a gunshot wound to the lower torso.
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Detectives learned the father and his two sons were seated inside the vehicle on Rose Lane when it was struck multiple times by gunfire.



Police said the man's 2-year-old son who was also in the vehicle was not injured.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information should contact Detective DiNardo at 302-395-8110.
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