Christiana – Update on Weekend Shooting

The Delaware State Police continue investigating a shooting at the Christiana Mall on Saturday night.

On April 8, 2023, at approximately 6:43 p.m., the Delaware State Police responded to the Christiana Mall for a reported shooting at the food court entrance. Investigation revealed that three male suspects confronted an 18-year-old male victim as he was exiting the food court. The three suspects began to physically assault the victim, at which point the victim’s two friends entered the physical altercation and began fighting with the suspects. During the fight, one suspect removed a handgun from his waistband and began firing multiple rounds. The first victim and his friend, a 16-year-old male were both struck by three rounds in the torso and the lower extremities. The suspects then fled the scene.

There was one 18-year-old victim who was standing on the sidewalk outside of the entrance when he was struck by one round in the lower extremity.  He was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The two victims struck multiple times by gunfire were transported to area hospitals and are listed in stable condition.

The suspects are described as three black males in their late teen’s wearing all dark clothing. The image and video below display the three suspects involved in the shooting incident.