Claymont Death Classified As Homicide, Victim Identified

Location:
Riverview Motel, 7811 Governor Printz Boulevard, Claymont, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

Victim:
Theodore Tucker, 52, Wilmington, DE

Resume:
Claymont- The death of a male subject found in a room at the Riverview Motel in Claymont on Monday, June 18th, has been ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Details as to the cause and manner of death are not being released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

The victim has been identified as Theodore Tucker, 52, of Wilmington,

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective David Chorlton at 302-741-2731 or Detective Terrance Smith at 302-834-2630. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.