Update – Suspect in Custody State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford

Date Posted: Thursday, May 28th, 2026

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Update Note: This release has been updated on 06/04/2026 to reflect extradition to Delaware and arraignment

The Delaware State Police continue to investigate the homicide that occurred in Seaford last week.

On May 27, 2026, 19-year-old Darrin West of Seaford, Delaware, was taken into custody in Maryland with assistance from the Salisbury Police Department and the Maryland State Police. West was held in Maryland pending extradition.

On June 4, 2026, West was extradited to Delaware and charged with the crimes listed below. He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $1,005,000 cash bond.

Mugshot of Darrin West

Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
Attempt to Commit Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Conspiracy 1st Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective B. McDerby at (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 (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

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