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 51-year-old Arnold Azamar of Camden, Delaware, died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred following the homicide.

Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave while a use-of-force investigation is conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident and asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-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.

Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Jordaan Brummell of Millsboro, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Millsboro on June 4, 2024.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Sergeant S. Yeich by calling 302-741-2703. 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.

Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Amir Hughes of Dover, Delaware on rape charges resulting from the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

In April 2024, Delaware State Police Detectives began investigating a sexual relationship between Amir Hughes, an airman stationed at Dover Air Force Base, and a 14-year-old girl. During the investigation, detectives learned that Hughes was involved in an on-going sexual relationship with the juvenile.

On 5/30/24, Hughes was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $600,000 cash bond.

• Rape 2nd Degree (Felony) – 10 counts

Due to the sensitive nature of the incident only limited information is being released.

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.

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 responded to Harmony at Kent Senior Living Center located at 1435 East Lebanon Road, Dover, for a report of a trespassing that escalated to a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, a 51-year-old man from Camden, Delaware, was on the property visiting a female relative after having been banned from the facility for aggressive behavior in the past. The suspect, accompanied by his female relative, was escorted out of the building by a 59-year-old staff member. Upon exiting the building, the suspect punched the staff member then ran to his vehicle and retrieved a handgun from within. Once armed, the suspect fired one shot into a male relative’s vehicle as they drove through the senior living facility’s parking lot and then shot the 59-year-old staff member. After shooting the victim, the suspect remained by his vehicle alongside his female relative as troopers, and officers from Probation and Parole, Wyoming Police Department, and Dover Police Department arrived at the scene. Troopers attempted to negotiate with the suspect, however, he walked away from his vehicle and raised the handgun, which prompted two troopers to discharge their divisional-issued firearms at him.

Following the shooting, troopers administered first aid to the suspect and the staff member until EMS arrived and transported them to an area hospital, where they were both pronounced dead. The suspect’s and the victim’s names are being withheld until their family and relatives are notified. No one else was injured as a result of this incident.

Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the involved troopers have been placed on administrative leave pending a use of force investigation conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident and asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-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.

The Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Austin Brittingham of Bear, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Newark.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 660-4267. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday at a Dollar General in Magnolia.

On June 3, 2024, at approximately 6:08 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at Dollar General, located at 54 West Birdie Lane in Magnolia. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect approached the cashier to make a purchase and when the register was open, he forcefully removed the cash and ran from the store. The cashier was not hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Tpr. J. Shanahan by calling (302) 697-4454. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Newark that left one man dead.

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 4:11 p.m., a black 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed in the left lane of E. Chestnut Hill Road eastbound approaching the intersection with Gender Road. At the same time, a gray 2016 Nissan Rogue was turning left on a flashing red arrow from the left turn lane on E. Chestnut Hill Road westbound onto Gender Road southbound. As the Nissan was crossing the eastbound lanes of E. Chestnut Hill Road, the front of the Kawasaki struck the front passenger side of the Nissan. After the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle, and the Nissan struck a blue 2013 BMW 650i that was stopped at a red light on Gender Road northbound.

The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 28-year-old man, and the driver of the BMW, a 24-year-old man, both from Newark, Delaware, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 660-4267. 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Laurel early this morning.

On June 3, 2024, at approximately 1:22 a.m., the Laurel Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a large crowd with shots fired at Little Creek Apartments, located in the town limits of Laurel. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 23-year-old man behind the 400-building suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. A second victim, a 26-year-old man, later responded to an area hospital with a gunshot wound where he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Laurel Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to take over the investigation due to its nature. According to a preliminary investigation, an unknown suspect or suspects fired multiple shots where the crowd had gathered hitting the two victims, several cars, and buildings.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling (302) 741-2729. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Ellendale on Saturday night, leaving one man dead.

On June 1, 2024, at approximately 10:47 p.m., troopers were called to a residence on the 13000 block of South Old State Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest in the front yard and began life-saving efforts. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The preliminary investigation revealed that during an altercation between the victim and a female, the female produced a gun and shot him in the chest. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 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 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Seaford.

On June 1, 2024, at approximately 12:36 a.m., troopers were called for a report of shots fired near a residence on Front Street Extension. The preliminary investigation revealed there was an argument between unknown individuals near the residence followed by shots being fired. A 22-year-old man was hit by gunfire and was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Hickman by calling (302) 752-3856. 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.