The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in Lincoln on Sunday that has left a woman dead.
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, identified as Denise Mosley, and a 20-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Denise Mosley 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.
On September 9, 2024, Denise Mosley died as a result of her injuries from the shooting.
The suspect, Nicholas Mosley, remains at Sussex Correctional Institution. Updated charges are pending.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is 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.