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Saturday, September 26, 2009

State Police Are Investigating A Mid-Afternoon Robbery Turned Homicide


Location: 100 Block of Jeffrey Drive in Magnolia

Date of Occurrence: September 25, 2009 at approximately 2:53PM

Suspect(s): Unknown Black Male

Resume: Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred at approximately 2:53 PM, on the 100 block of Jeffrey Drive in Magnolia.

The victim, age 40, was the front seat passenger in a vehicle parked on the 100 block of Jeffrey Drive. The victim and the driver of the vehicle were stopped on Jeffrey Drive because they had previously made arrangements to purchase a dog at this location.

The victim and the driver made contact with one subject, who got in the back seat of their vehicle. An unknown black male stood outside the passenger’s side window. While discussing the price for the dog, the unknown black male produced a handgun and demanded money from the victim.

As the victim and the driver attempted to drive away, the unknown black male fired the handgun, striking the victim. The male subject in the rear of the vehicle jumped out and fled the scene. The driver called 911 as she drove away from the scene. She was directed to the local Shore Stop, where they were met by EMS.

The victim was transported to Christiana Hospital via helicopter where he later died from an apparent single shot bullet wound. The victim’s name will be released after the victim’s family members have been notified.

This investigation is still on-going. Investigators are seeking the identity of both the shooter and the other subject that were seated in the rear of the victim’s car. Another news release will follow with any updated information.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-739-5939 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

exchange the word dog for drugs.