Delaware State Police
News Release

State Police Investigate Apparent Murder Suicide

Released-Sunday, February 3, 2008

Georgetown-The Delaware State Police Homicide unit is currently investigating the death of a man and woman believed to be in their mid-fifties.

Today at approximately 12:38 p.m., a state trooper responded to the residence located along the 28000 block of Avalon Road, Georgetown after a security alarm at the house was received.

Upon arrival, the trooper approached the side door of the home and heard a gunshot come from the back of the garage. The trooper went behind the garage and found the body of a white male victim with an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A twenty gauge shotgun was recovered at the scene.

A check of the garage revealed the body of a deceased white female in the front passenger seat of a car. The exact time and cause of her death are still under investigation. The relationship between the victims has yet to be confirmed.

The male victim was positively identified. The female victim has not been positively identified. Both deceased persons have been turned over to the State Medical Examiner for further investigation and final determination.

This investigation is in its’ early stages. No additional information is available at this time. An updated news release with supplementary facts and details will be released when they become available.