Shooting investigation generic

FRANKFORD, DE- A man was seriously injured in a reported shooting near Frankford.

Delaware State Police say they were called to Gum Tree Road for reports of a shooting around one in the afternoon on Sunday. Officials say the shooting victim, a 41-year-old man, was taken to the Frankford Fire Company before being taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries.

An unidentified man and the victim were arguing at a home when the suspect shot the victim and ran, according to investigators.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with further information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794. 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.

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Jana Ruark joined WBOC as a News Producer in July 2021, shortly after graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in Media Communication and a minor in Journalism. She produces our entirely local 6 p.m. newscast and has won three first-place awards from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association since joining Delmarva's New Leader.

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