Detectives Conducting a Death Investigation-Milford

Milford, DE - The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a death investigation where a man who brandished a handgun was tased during a warrant attempt west of Milford that occurred on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Lionel Waters, 35 of Milford, was being cared for at the Hospice Center of Delaware and was pronounced deceased on Saturday, January 9, 2016. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and an autopsy was conducted. The results are pending.

The Trooper involved is a six year veteran of the Delaware State Police and has been placed on administrative duties.

The investigation is being conducted by the Delaware State Police and the Attorney General’s office.