New Castle- On March 22, 2021, evidence was presented to the New Castle County Grand Jury regarding the investigation of the October 21, 2020, shooting death of Daniel Haye, 24, of Newark. This incident occurred in the parking lot of the Wawa located at 1100 Pulaski Highway, Bear.

As a result, Troy E. Waller, Jr., 23, of Newark, was indicted for the following charges:

•  Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (Felony)

Waller was already incarcerated at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution for a weapons charge related to this incident and remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Arraignment is pending at this time.

This case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Daniel Grassi with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling (302) 365-8441. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware CrimeStoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.  

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 032921 1450

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