Seaford- Delaware State Police are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred last evening in Seaford.

At approximately 7:13 p.m. on March 25,2021, troopers were dispatched to Danny Drive, Seaford. During the course of the investigation, an incident occurred which resulted in a Delaware State Trooper firing his divisional issued weapon and resulted in the death of a 51-year-old Seaford woman.  This investigation is still in the early stages and no further information will be released until appropriate next-to-kin notifications have been made.

The trooper assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 5 is currently placed on administrative duty in adherence to Delaware State Police Divisional Policy.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation.

Notice of Increased Police Presence- Seaford

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 032621 1102

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