Police: 14-year-old boy shot in drive-by shooting at motel in New Castle
Police say teen shot at motel in New Castle.
NEW CASTLE, Del. - A 14-year-old boy was struck after police say gunfire erupted during a drive-by shooting outside a motel Monday night.
Police say multiple gunshots were fired from the passenger side of a dark-colored sedan. The car was driving through the parking lot of Best Night Inn at 1200 West Avenue in New Castle.
The car then fled after shooting the 14-year-old victim, according to police. He suffered a gunshot wound to his lower body.
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No other injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Carroll at 302-365-8467.