Millsboro – The Delaware State Police with assistance from the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife are currently conducting a death investigation in the area of Paleo Way, Millsboro that occurred early Saturday afternoon.

At approximately 1:37 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, Troopers responded to a residence in the 17000 block of Paleo Way in reference to an unresponsive 71 year old male. The victim was located on his boat that was docked at a private marina in the rear of his residence, along the Indian River. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding EMS personnel.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted to remove the victim and to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

No foul play is suspected.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective L. Coleman of the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-644-5020

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 082419 1705

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