Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

$5,000 Crime Stoppers Reward Offered Update – State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide in Wilmington

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

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Delaware State Police have identified 16-year-old Zykier Flowers of Wilmington, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred at the Concord Mall parking lot on May 11, 2024. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate.

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers responded to a shooting at the Concord Mall parking lot, located at 4737 Concord Pike in Wilmington. When troopers arrived, they found two teenagers who had been shot and began life-saving efforts. The victims were transported to an area hospital, where Flowers was pronounced dead. The second victim, a 17-year-old male, was treated at the hospital for serious injuries, and has since been released.

This case remains an active investigation, and Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821 or emailing brian.mcderby@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.