NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE — A gunman inside a residence reportedly opened fire on New Castle County police officers on Tuesday—no officers were struck.
The incident happened on Lawrence Avenue.
WPVI reported: The officers took cover behind their vehicles on Route 2 (Kirkwood Highway) and have closed Route 2.
Police are notifying day cares in the area and the Newark Farmers Market to lock down.
The suspect was later taken into custody.
Avoid the area of Capitol trail between Farmers market and Polly Drummond hill. Police Activity
— NewCastleCountyPD (@NCCPD_DE) November 21, 2017
#BREAKING: Large police presence on Route 2 in Newark, DE. Shots fired at New Castle County Police. No injuries have been reported. @6abc pic.twitter.com/KYLl5Czlrq
— Chuck McDade???? (@Squared6abc) November 21, 2017
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