State Police Investigating Shooting at Biden Welcome Center

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark.

On December 1, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at the welcome center located at 530 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 45-year-old man from Goshen, New York, had stopped at the service station during his travels when an unknown suspect or suspects approached him. The victim was robbed and subsequently shot.

When troopers arrived, they located the victim lying on the ground in the parking lot outside of Starbucks. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening.

At this time, a description of the suspect or suspects is unavailable, and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and asking for the public's assistance. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. 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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].