1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Newark shopping center

Saturday, October 24, 2020
NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- Authorities in New Castle County have identified the person killed in a shooting at a Newark shopping center.

Police identify the fatal victim as 26-year-old Melvin Collins.

The incident unfolded around 12:50 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Shoppes of Village Square along Marrows Road.
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Police said Collins was found dead at the scene.

Detectives have determined that another man was struck by gunfire. Police said he was taken to a local area hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
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Detectives are working to determine who fired the shots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Castle County Police Detective Michael McNasby at (302) 395-8110.
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