Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Homicide Detectives Arrest Man for Attempted Murder in Lincoln

Date Posted: Monday, September 9th, 2024

The Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Nicholas Mosley of Lincoln, Delaware, for attempted murder and associated charges following a shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Lincoln that left a woman in critical condition.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 6:48 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 23000 block of Deep Creek Drive, Lincoln, for a report of a shooting. Upon arriving, troopers learned the suspect, identified as Nicholas Mosley, fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. Troopers further discovered a 43-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. The 43-year-old victim was taken to an area trauma hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition. The 20-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was admitted for non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly after the shooting, Mosley turned himself in at Troop 7. Due to the circumstances, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that Mosley shot his wife during an argument with her. He then shot his stepson and fled from the residence. Three additional family members were in the residence at the time of the shooting; however, they were physically unharmed.

A computer inquiry revealed that Mosley is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm. At Troop 7, Mosley was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,101,000 cash bond.

Attempted to Commit Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
Possess a Firearm if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident and asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing daniel.grassi@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.

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.