Biden and his family were not at home when the firing happened last night at around 8.25 p.m local time.
According to Secret Service spokesman, Robert Hoback, at about 8.25 p.m residents of the Biden's neighbourhood saw a vehicle drive past at a high speed, fleeing the scene.
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The driver is being questioned.
The Delaware home, where Bidens spend many weekends and commute back to Washington for the work week, is several hundred yards from the main road where the shots rang out.
Security has been beefed up in and around the residence and also that of Vice President and his family too.
"The Secret Service is working closely with the New Castle County Police on investigating this incident," the Secret Service said in a statement.
The Vice President's spokesperson declined to comment.
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