Police alerted to shots fired in Bear, Del.

    An early afternoon 911 call on Thursday lead to a shooting investigation in the Pinewoods neighborhood.

    New Castle County Police were called to Wimbledon Court in Bear on Thursday around 1:30pm after a witness reported hearing gun shots.

    While no one was injured, police did find shell casings on the scene and bullets lodged into the front of a home.

    Witnesses in the neighborhood reported seeing an African-American male with a weapon running from the area and driving aware in a dark colored sedan.

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    An investigation is ongoing, the police have partnered with Delaware Crime Stoppers and are offering a reward of up to $10,000. 

    Anyone with information is encouraged to call the New Castle Police Department at 302-573-2800 or 800-TIP-3333

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