Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death In Claymont

Location:

Riverview Motel, 7811 Governor Printz Boulevard, Claymont, DE

Date of Occurrence:

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

Victim:

Unidentified male (no further information)

Resume:

Claymont- Delaware State Police detectives are currently investigating the suspicious death of a male subject found in a motel room this morning.

The investigation into the incident began at approximately 10:30 a.m. today (6/18) as the Delaware State Police were called to the Riverview Motel located in the 7800 block of Governor Printz Boulevard in Claymont in reference to a male subject who was found unresponsive in a room. Upon their arrival, troopers were advised that an employee of the motel had responded to the victim’s room and had found him deceased. Troopers then discovered that the male victim had suffered an unknown type of wound to his upper body.

The victim’s body was turned over to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will determine the manner and cause of death.

The investigation into this incident is continuing and detectives are asking anyone with any information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at Troop 2 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.