Delaware State Police
News Release

Updated Information-Shooting Suspect Surrenders to Police

 

Released-Sunday-May 18, 2008

 

Frankford-Earlier today, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Delaware State Police criminal investigators arrested Lamaris F. Wescott after he turned himself in at Troop 4.  He was formally charged with Attempted Manslaughter, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a person prohibited, all felonies.

 

Wescott was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $55,000.00 cash bail. The victim in this case is currently listed in critical condition at PRMC. 

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State Police Probe Shooting Incident near Frankford-Suspect Identified

 

Released-Sunday, May 18, 2008

 

Frankford-The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting incident which occurred Saturday evening on Shockley Town Road near Frankford.

 

Detectives have identified the shooter and obtained an arrest warrant charging him with several felony offenses including Attempted Manslaughter, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a person prohibited. 

 

Last night at approximately 10:30 p.m., Delaware State Troopers were dispatched to a residence located along the 34000 block of Shockley Town Road to investigate a reported shooting incident.

 

Upon arrival, investigators learned, a 22-year-old Dagsboro man had been shot during a confrontation there.  Further investigation revealed the home owner was celebrating a birthday party and had a huge crowd at her residence. 

 

During the event, a quarrel occurred between several subjects resulting in shots being fired by Lamaris F. Wescott, 20, of the 28000 block of Gum Tree Road, Frankford.  Wescott fled the scene and has not been located.  He is described as a black male, 5'08" tall, 155 lbs, brown eyes, and black hair.  Wescott may be in the Frankford or Dagsboro area.

 

The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, treated and admitted for injuries sustained from a gun shot wound to the upper chest.  The victim is listed in critical condition.

Law enforcement asks for the publics’ continued support with these types of cases.  If anyone has information pertaining to the aforementioned case, or the whereabouts of Mr. Wescott they are asked to call Troop 4 (302)-856-5850 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333. 

Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm 

 

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