Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place in a Magnolia neighborhood early Friday morning. A dark SUV fired multiple shots at a home on Whitetail Lane around 2 a.m., though no injuries or property damage occurred.
Law enforcement officials are looking into a drive-by shooting that happened in the early hours of Friday morning in a Magnolia residential area.
Authorities were called to Whitetail Lane’s 100 block around 9:30 a.m. on January 2, 2026, following a delayed report of gunfire in the neighborhood. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered bullet casings scattered across the street in front of a home. Fortunately, no individuals were harmed and no houses sustained damage from the gunfire.
Initial findings from the investigation indicate that around 2:00 a.m. that same morning, an unidentified dark-colored SUV passed by the residence and fired several shots in the direction of the house before speeding away from the scene.
The case remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 3’s Criminal Investigations Unit. Investigators are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses relevant information reach out to Detective I. Hitchens at 302-698-8503. Tips can also be submitted through a private message on the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Those affected by crime or sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides assistance around the clock via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Support can also be requested by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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