Georgetown – The Delaware State Police is releasing the names of the victims involved in the double homicide as 31-year old Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez of Georgetown and 28-year-old Honorio Velasquez of Bridgeville.

Homicide detectives are currently seeking information on a grey pick up truck with an extended cab that fled the area after the shooting. This vehicle may have been involved in the incident. No information is available on the occupants of the vehicle or on the suspects in the shooting.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the pick up truck is asked to contact Detective Grassi by calling 302-365-8441. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Original Release-Delaware State Police Conducting Double Homicide Investigation- Georgetown

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 012422 1330

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police are conducting a double homicide investigation that occurred Saturday night in Georgetown.

On January 22, 2022, at approximately 7:28 p.m., the Georgetown Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to the El Nopalito Restaurant, located at 22095 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, Delaware for a report of two people shot at the business. Through the investigation it was learned that a group of Hispanic males had been asked to leave the restaurant earlier in the night due to their disorderly behavior and having a dispute with other patrons. Two of the males that were previously asked to leave returned to the business, both wearing masks. One of the suspects approached a 31-year-old male victim and removed a necklace from his neck. The victim lunged at the suspect that stole the necklace which caused the second suspect to remove a handgun from his waistband and shoot the victim. During the course of the suspects fleeing the restaurant, the second suspect fired a second round into the dining area which struck a 28-year-old male victim.

The 28-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 31-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The suspects were described as two Hispanic males.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Grassi by calling 302-365-8441. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 012322 0928

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that took place in a Wawa parking lot Saturday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, in the parking lot of Wawa, located at 2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Investigation determined two male suspects approached a 56-year-old female victim and a 72-year-old female victim on both sides of the vehicle while sitting inside of their car in the parking lot. The suspects opened the vehicle doors and began demanding the victims to exit the car. The victims were slow to comply with the suspects’ demands causing one of the suspects to strike the 56-year-old victim in the back of the head with a handgun. During this time, the 72-year-old victim was physically assaulted by the other suspect. Both suspects then ran to a silver Mazda 3 in the parking lot and fled the scene. The 56-year-old victim was treated and released from an area hospital for injuries to the head.

The suspects were described as two black males, approximately 15-25 years old, wearing all dark clothing. There are no surveillance images available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Dukes of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8412. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 012222 2131

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place at New Castle Wawa Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:14 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at the gas pump of the Wawa located at 1400 Beaverbrook Plaza, New Castle. A 63-year-old female victim parked her black 2011 Chevrolet Malibu at the gas pump and was outside of the vehicle when three suspects all wearing ski masks ran up to her, one who demanded her vehicle. The victim complied and the suspects fled in the stolen Malibu. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspects were described as three black males wearing ski masks. There are no surveillance images available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Corporal Abrenica of Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 012222 2057

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subject is occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Millsboro, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision on Monday, January 17, 2022, as Josephine Fleming-Lloyd, 13, of Frankford.

The initial investigation determined a 2006 Jeep Liberty operated by a 17-year-old female of Frankford, DE, was traveling northbound on Hollyville Road, approaching the intersection at Harmony Cemetery Road.  At this time, a 2016 Freightliner flatbed truck was traveling southbound in the same vicinity. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Jeep lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the southbound lane, and began rotating in counterclockwise rotation, exposing the passenger side.  The operator of the Freightliner, a 26-year-old male of Salisbury, MD, applied the brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision, but the front right of the truck struck the passenger side of the Jeep. After impact, the Jeep was forced off the west side of the roadway, and came to rest. The Freightliner was redirected off the west side of the roadway and struck a tree with its front right before coming to rest south of the impact. Josephine was the right front passenger in the Jeep and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this collision. Any witnesses are asked to contact Cpl/3 Kenny Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Millsboro

*Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Millsboro

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 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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 012022 1350

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Laurel– The Delaware State Police are currently conducting an investigation in the 12000 block of Fawn Drive, Laurel. At this time the incident is contained to a specific residence, however as a precautionary measure Fawn Drive is currently closed.  Citizens will notice a police presence in the vicinity and are asked to avoid the area. The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 011822 1703

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