State Police Investigating Homicide in Milton; Asking for the Public’s Help Locating Suspect

Date Posted: Sunday, April 12th, 2026

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday on Forest Road in Milton, and detectives are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect, 62-year-old Myron Savage, from Milton, Delaware.

On April 11, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers responded to the 20000 block of Forest Road in Milton for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 47-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, Myron Savage, approached the victim in the front yard of a residence on foot, shot him several times, then fled the area on an unknown type, black 3-wheeled scooter. Detectives obtained a warrant for Savage’s arrest and are working to locate him.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Myron Savage are asked to call 9-1-1.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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