Delaware State Police have identified 17-year-old Ahniya Coverdale as the victim of a shooting that occurred in Delaware on June 9.
The incident occurred Sunday, June 9, around 4:30 p.m. along the 12000 block of North Old State Road in Ellendale, Delaware.
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WATCH HEREA fight broke out between several people near a community center and an unidentified suspect then pulled out a gun and fired shots into the crowd, according to investigators.
Coverdale, of Harrington, Delaware, and a 19-year-old man were both shot. She was then taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
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SIGN UP The 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to the hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released a description of any suspects and continue to investigate.
If you have any information on the shooting contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. You can also send a Facebook message to Delaware State Police or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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Anyone who is a victim or witness of a crime or lost a loved one to a sudden death and is in need of help should contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).
You can also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov
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