Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update – Suspect Arrested State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Frankford

Date Posted: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford, Delaware for attempted murder and related charges following a shooting that occurred in Frankford last month.

On February 2, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the 28000 block of Gum Tree Road in Frankford for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 41-year-old male had been shot and taken to the Frankford Fire Company. The victim was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a black male and the victim were engaged in an argument at a residence when the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene. Through investigative means, detectives identified Kelvin Wescott as the suspect in the shooting. On February 28, 2025, Wescott was located in Millsboro and taken into custody without incident. During a search of his person, detectives found approximately .060 grams of heroin.

Wescott was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,061,400 cash bond.

Attempted Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Adjudicated Delinquent (Felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia