Man shot to death in New Castle, Delaware identified

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- Police have identified the man who was shot and killed on Thursday night in New Castle, Delaware.

The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. on the 100 block of Ryan Avenue.

Officers arrived on the scene to find 19-year-old Tahjir Pipkin of New Castle with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.

He was rushed to Christiana Hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, Pipkin was later pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit are now handling the investigation.

Police say they are aware that a gathering was taking place in the parking lot of Rose Hill Park at the time of the shooting, with numerous people in attendance.

They are asking that anyone with information or video of the incident to Detective Vucci at (302) 395-2744 via email at Daniel.Vucci@newcastlede.gov, or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.