Authorities are investigating after multiple gunshots hit an occupied house in Frankford Sunday evening. Five people were inside the residence when the shooting occurred, but fortunately no injuries were reported.
Authorities are working to identify the person responsible for firing multiple rounds into a Frankford home Sunday evening, leaving five residents shaken but uninjured.
The incident unfolded around 8:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026, when law enforcement officers were dispatched to the area of Honolulu Road and Kauffman Lane following reports of gunfire. According to initial findings from investigators, an unidentified individual discharged several rounds that hit a home where five people were present at the time.
The case remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 4’s Criminal Investigations Unit. Authorities are seeking assistance from the public and encourage anyone with pertinent details to reach out to Detective P. LaPlaca at (302) 752-3798. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Those affected by crime or sudden loss have access to support services around the clock through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. The toll-free assistance line is available at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and support can also be requested via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Source: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/06/state-police-investigating-shooting-incident-in-frankford/
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