Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update – Victim Succumbs to Injuries State Police Homicide Detectives Investigating Shooting in Wilmington

Date Posted: Monday, February 24th, 2025

White "Homicide Investigation" with a DSP patrol Tahoe in the background

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting that occurred in Wilmington on Wednesday that has left a man dead.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:29 p.m., troopers responded to East Lea Boulevard in the area of Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, for a report of a shooting. Upon arriving, troopers found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and began life-saving efforts. The victim, 19-year-old Jamarr Thompson from Wilmington, Delaware, was transported by EMS to an area hospital in critical condition. Due to the circumstances, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.

On February 21, 2025, Thompson died as a result of his injuries from the shooting.

One of the suspects, Darmond Green, remains at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution. Updated charges are pending.

The Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by email at brian.mcderby@delaware.gov or 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.