Delaware State Police have confirmed the identity of the 23-year-old man who was fatally shot on Wednesday night at a gas station in Newport.
Dinexvi Soriano Gonzalez, a resident of New Castle, was present at the Exxon located at 20 N. James St. for a prearranged altercation, as stated by law enforcement officials. He was affiliated with two groups that had convened at the location with the purpose of engaging in a fight.
At approximately 9:10 p.m., officers from Newport, in conjunction with Delaware State Police troopers, responded to a report of a shooting at the Exxon station. Upon arrival, they discovered Soriano Gonzalez in critical condition.
He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. According to police reports, an “unidentified suspect” brandished a firearm and shot Soriano Gonzalez multiple times before fleeing the scene in an “unknown vehicle.”
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to reach out to Detective Mark Csapo at 302-741-2729. Additionally, tips can be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
