81-year-old woman shot inside Delaware home, police searching for shooter

An 81-year-old woman was hospitalized after being shot while inside a home in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.

According to New Castle County Police, just after 2 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, officers were called to Rose Lane in the community of Rosegate after receiving multiple reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, police said officers found that a home had been struck by gunfire and that an 81-year-old woman inside had suffered a gunshot wound to her lower body…

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