It happened just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday on the 900 block of Rue Madora Circle in Bear.
Police say a 37 year old man was shot and killed inside his own home.
New Castle County Detectives have identified the victim as Douglas Houser of the 900 block of Rue Madora Circle.
Officers say they searched the area for three men believed to be involved, but they could not be located.
There is no word as to how it all started.
Anyone with information is asked to call the New Castle County Police Department at 302-395-8110 or Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
