Police officials say a man was killed in the parking lot of this Budget Inn in New Castle, Del. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
State Police officials in Delaware are investigating after, the believe, a 49-year-old man was killed during a robbery that happened in the parking lot of a motel in New Castle on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
According to police, the incident happened shortly before officers were called to a Budget Inn, located along Memorial Drive in New Castle, Del., at about 8:21 p.m., on a report of a shooting.
Here, officials said, in the parking lot, they found a 49-year-old man, from Wilmington, Del., suffering from a gunshot wound.
The man -- who police officials have declined to identify pending notification of his family -- was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced, officials said.
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Officials said that investigation has led police to believe the man was killed in a robbery that occurred in the rear parking lot of the motel.
However, police did not immediately have a description of the suspect -- or suspects -- sought in this incident.
An investigation, officials said, is ongoing.
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Detectives are asking for anyone who many have information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by email at daniel.grassi@delaware.gov or by calling 302-365-8441.
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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