Delaware State Police continue to investigate a shooting late Friday afternoon at Concord Mall off Route 202 (Concord Pike).
At around 4:35 p.m. multiple 9-1-1 calls were placed regarding someone was shot inside H&M, located within the mall at 4737 Concord Pike.
Before troopers arrived, a 22-year-old male man from Chester, PA, left the mall by private vehicle and was transported to an area hospital with gunshot wounds to his lower abdomen and leg. The suspect or suspects fled the mall. No description was offered and his condition was not disclosed.
At about 6:30 p.m. the Concord Mall was determined to be safe. The mall was closed for the remainder of the night.
The shooting was not good news for the mall, which has struggled to attract tenants and is not focusing on smaller retailers.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective A. Tenebruso at 302-365-8435. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
