Two Men Shot During THC Vape Sale in Magnolia, DE
State of DE - Delaware State Police are looking into a shooting that left two young men hurt in Magnolia on Monday night. Police say it happened during a planned sale of THC vape cartridges.
On October 12, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Delaware State Police responded to the first block of Juanita Drive in Magnolia, DE, for a report of a shooting.
Troopers began looking into what happened. They learned that the suspects had met up with the two victims to sell THC vape cartridges.
At some point during that exchange, shots were fired. Both victims were hit.
The two victims are 19-year-old men. They were not taken away by ambulance. Someone drove them to an area hospital in a private vehicle. Police say their injuries are not life-threatening.
The suspects have not been identified. Police have not released any names, descriptions, or other details about who was involved.
We will not be sharing the names of the two men who were shot. We never identify victims.
The case is being handled by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit. Detectives say the investigation is still ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information about this shooting to come forward. Even a small detail could help detectives.
You can contact Detective R. Spanier by calling (302) 698-8569. You can also send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police.
Tips can also be shared with Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.