Delaware State Police: Man, 20, shot while driving on I-495 in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Del. - Delaware State Police has launched an investigation after a man was shot while driving on I-495.
Authorities say the incident happened early Friday morning, just before 3:00 a.m.
According to police, the man, 20, was driving south on I-495 at Terminal Avenue in the center lane when a person in a car on his right side opened fire.
Multiple shots were fired and the man was struck on the lower part of his body, police say.
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According to officials, the man managed to drive away and get off the highway to I-295 in the area of Rt. 141, where the car became disabled.
Police say the victim was then transported to an area hospital and treated with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials say they do not have a description of the vehicle wanted in connection with the shooting, but they are asking anyone with information to contact police at 302-365-8446.