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17-year-old shot during unsanctioned car meet in Delaware; 2 suspects sought

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August 18, 2024

17-year-old shot during unsanctioned car meet in Delaware; 2 suspects sought

NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are investigating after a teenager was shot during an unsanctioned car meet on Sunday.

It happened just before 1:30 a.m. near Tyler Way north of Dawson Drive in Newark.

Troopers were called to the area for reports of a shooting. At the scene, authorities found a 17-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He was treated at a nearby hospital and later released, according to investigators.

Authorities say a large crowd had gathered in the area for an unsanctioned car meet when the shooting broke out.

At some point during the event, authorities say the victim was involved in a confrontation with a male suspect, who threatened to shoot the teen.

Shortly after this, the suspect allegedly approached the victim and shot him.

After the shooting, troopers said two suspects fled the scene in a silver sedan.

The first suspect was described by police as a man wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect was described as a man having dreadlocks and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a mask covering his face.

There is no description yet of the suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Delaware State Police at 302-365-8411.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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April 23, 2026

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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.

Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.

The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.

The investigation remains active and on-going.

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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April 22, 2026

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.

The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.

Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.

The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.

“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.

Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.

Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.

Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X

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