UPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting Near Frankford

UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A teen wanted for attempted murder and related charges has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police determined that 18 year old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford was the suspect in a shooting incident on Gum Tree Road in Frankford on February 2nd after an argument between Wescott and the victim turned violent.…

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DSP Investigate Shooting in Felton

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Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired at a home in Felton Saturday afternoon. Police responded to Crowberry Drive just before 2pm and learned the victim’s residence had been struck by two bullets which caused interior damage. Police say no one was inside the home at the the time and investigation…

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DSP Investigating Shooting East of Bridgeville Thursday Afternoon

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in the Bridgeville area Thursday afternoon just before 4 on Coverdale Road. Police found a 41 year old man suffering from a gunshot would – he was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Wideman at…

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UPDATE: Suspect Identified and in Custody for Deadly Shooting at Bridgeville Party in 2023

UPDATE: 02-05-25: Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have identified 20-year-old Daveon Showell of Bridgeville, Delaware as the suspect in a murder that happened in Bridgeville in 2023. He is in custody in Virginia awaiting extradition to Delaware. On May 14, 2023, troopers arrived on Mill Park Drive and found 23-year-old Orbby Holder of Bridgeville, Delaware…

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UPDATED: Two Arrested in Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover

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UPDATED – 12/28/24 – Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting of 14 year old Juwan Walker. Members of the Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant on a residence on Stevenson Drive where a 13 year old male suspect was arrested. Police arrested a…

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Dover Man Injured in Area Shooting

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Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man last night (November 26th). Officers responded to East Water Street at around 7 p.m. after receiving several calls for shots fired in the area. As officers arrived they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and lower body. He was…

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DSP Investigating Shooting in Capitol Park in Dover

A shooting in the Capitol Park area in Dover Saturday is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called just before 7:30pm to a home on South Governors Boulevard. Police learned that a 17 year old male and an acquaintance were outside when an unknown suspect approached looking for the victim. The suspect shot…

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Dover Man Arrested after Shooting Incident Thursday

A Dover man has been arrested in a shooting incident that left one man injured in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to a home on David Hall Road Thursday just after 8:30pm where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the arm. Investigation showed that 25 year old Cody…

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Homes, Vehicle in Dover Damaged in Shooting

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in homes and a vehicle being damaged by gunfire. The investigation began yesterday evening after 7:30 when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in Barrister Place. Police say they located two homes and a vehicle that had been damaged in the shooting. Both homes were…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Armed Robbery

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for an attempted robbery in August of 2023. Wicomico County State’s Attorney officials say that on June 11, 38 year old Joshua Satchell pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery. Sentencing was postponed for a pre-sentence investigation and Satchell was sentenced by Chief Judge of…

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UPDATED: MSP Investigating Reported Shooting in the Sharptown Area

UPDATED – 08/12/24 – Just before 2am Sunday, Seaford Police were called to the Meadowbridge Apartments for a juvenile with glass in her back.  Preliminary investigation revealed that the juvenile, who was a passenger in a vehicle near Cherry Beach Park in Sharptown, MD, had been injured when the vehicle was struck by gunfire. The…

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Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Ridgely

Detectives with the Caroline County Sheriff’s office are investigating a shooting in Ridgely Saturday night. Deputies were called to the Daysprings Apartment Complex just after 8pm for a report of shots fired and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. The victim was taken to Kent General Hospital for treatment.…

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Dover Man Arrested after Shooting in Dover

A shooting incident early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Dover man. Delaware State Police were called to North Bay Drive in Dover just before 7:30am. They learned that two construction workers were driving Kitts Hummock Road when they stopped to assist a man they thought needed help. While talking to the man,…

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UPDATED: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Fatal Shooting in Milton

UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Ryan Simpson Milton as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Milton on July 22nd. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Additional Information from DSP: Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Information may…

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UPDATED: Arrest Made After Man Critically Injured in Shooting in Cool Spring Area

UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Timmarus Perry of Milton, Delaware for felony assault and gun charges following a shooting near Milton earlier this month. Yesterday, detectives arrested Perry. He was taken to Troop 4, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution…

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Updated: Shooter Identified; Biden Cuts Rehoboth Visit Short after Assassination Attempt on Trump in Butler, PA

UPDATED 07/14/24 – 4:30am – The FBI has identified the man who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday evening as 20 year old Thomas Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The FBI says the investigation remains active and ongoing. ====================================================== UPDATE: – 11:30 p.m. – President Joe Biden cut…

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UPDATED: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Early Morning Laurel Shooting

UPDATED – 06/11/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Jahyeim Davis of Seaford, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Laurel on June 3. =============================================== UPDATED – 10am – Laurel Police and Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting at the Little Creek Apartments early Monday morning. Police say there was…

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DSP Investigating Shooting in Seaford

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A shooting on Front Street Extension in Seaford is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police learned that unknown individuals were arguing near the residence when a shot was fired. A 22 year old man was struck and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective…

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