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State Police Investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting in Greenwood

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Date Posted: Thursday, March 12th, 2026

The Delaware State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday in Greenwood while serving a warrant. On March 11, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Delaware State […]

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Delaware State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewes

Date Posted: Monday, June 23rd, 2025

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Lewes. On June 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to […]

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*Update – Suspects Arrested* State Police Detectives Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Townsend

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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old James Eaves of Dover, Delaware, for several felony firearm and theft-related offenses, as well as resisting arrest, following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that culminated […]

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State Police Detectives Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Townsend

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Date Posted: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that occurred in Townsend last night. On May 9, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., troopers […]

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*Update – Suspect Identified* State Police Detectives Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Milton

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Date Posted: Sunday, May 4th, 2025

The Delaware State Police have identified 44-year-old Gregory Painter of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Milton on Thursday. Per Delaware State […]

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State Police Detectives Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Milton

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Date Posted: Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Milton yesterday afternoon. On May 1, 2025, at approximately 3:56 p.m., troopers responded to Lewes-Georgetown Highway near Harbeson Road […]

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*Update – Victim and Suspect Identified* State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in New Castle County

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Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Alondra Quinonez of Wilmington, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred at a residence on Limestone Road in Wilmington on August 4, […]

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State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in New Castle County

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Date Posted: Monday, August 5th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide and officer-involved shooting that occurred in New Castle County yesterday that left one woman and one man dead. On August 4, 2024, at […]

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*Update – Victim and Suspect Identified* State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in Dover

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Date Posted: Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old William Whitehead of Frederica, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred on June 4, 2024, in Dover. The murder suspect, identified as […]

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State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in Dover

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Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide and officer-involved shooting that occurred in Dover yesterday afternoon that left two men dead. On June 4, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., troopers […]

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