Update – Victim Identified State Police Investigating Deadly Shooting in Ellendale

Date Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2026

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The Delaware State Police has identified 17-year-old Love Cannon from Seaford, Delaware, as the victim of the homicide that occurred Saturday night in Ellendale.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this case. Detectives urge anyone who attended the party or has information relevant to the investigation 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 by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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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