Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Update – Victim and Suspect Identified State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in New Castle County

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

Investigation Update

Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Alondra Quinonez of Wilmington, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred at a residence on Limestone Road in Wilmington on August 4, 2024. The murder suspect, identified as 57-year-old Francisco Vasquez of Milford, Delaware, died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred following the homicide.

Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave while a use-of-force investigation is conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident and asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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.