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

Date Posted: Sunday, April 12th, 2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old Myron Savage, from Milton, Delaware, for murder following a homicide that occurred yesterday in Milton.

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. Detectives identified Myron Savage as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On April 12, 2026, Savage was arrested without incident in Harrington and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,060,000 cash bond.

• Murder 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate 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

Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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