Delaware

Driver Killed In Fiery Hit-And-Run Crash Saturday

Published

2 years ago

February 4, 2024

Driver Killed In Fiery Hit-And-Run Crash Saturday

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Georgetown Saturday evening.

Officials said on February 03, 2024, at approximately 10:12 p.m., a silver Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Wilson Road, approaching the Dupont Boulevard (US-113) intersection. At the same time, a maroon Chevrolet HHR was traveling northbound in the right lane of Dupont Boulevard approaching Wilson Road.

A red Dodge Ram was traveling in the left lane, a short distance behind the HHR. The HHR and the Ram on Dupont Boulevard had a solid green light. The Silverado failed to remain stopped at the solid red light on Wilson Road and entered the intersection according to police. The HHR’s front struck the left side of the Silverado. The Ram collided with the Silverado as it was rotating from the initial impact. The HHR became fully engulfed in fire shortly after the collision.

The driver of the HHR was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Ram, a 33-year-old man from Selbyville, Delaware, was not injured.

The driver and occupant of the Silverado fled the scene.

Dupont Boulevard at the intersection of Wilson Road was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared.

Source link

Delaware

Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say

Published

9 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Press Room

Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say

Updated on: June 25, 2026 / 6:25 AM EDT
/ CBS Philadelphia

Police in Wilmington, Delaware, shot and killed a 19-year-old man Wednesday night.

The incident happened in a residential area near 24th and Jessup streets just after 11 p.m., Wilmington police said in a news release. The person who was shot has not been publicly identified.

Officers were monitoring a large crowd gathered outside when they saw a man exit a home with a handgun and point it toward the crowd, police say.

When officers approached the man, he ran away and a foot pursuit began, police say.

At some point in the chase, an officer fired their weapon and hit the 19-year-old. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

Police say they recovered a loaded gun from the man and that the officer was not injured.

Video filmed at the scene shows a crowd of residents gathered outside after the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward. The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and Wilmington police.

In:

Source link

Delaware

Delaware Justice Departing to Head Up New University Law Center

Published

19 hours ago

June 24, 2026

Press Room

Delaware Justice Departing to Head Up New University Law Center

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura announced Wednesday that she will lead a new corporate law institute at the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law.

She will step down from the bench of Delaware’s highest court in late July, after choosing not to seek reappointment at the end of her 12-year term. She revealed her plans for the next phase of her legal career in a special session of the court in Wilmington.

As well as joining the Wilmington University law school faculty, Valihura will be the founding director of the school’s new Corporate Law, Governance and Practice Institute. …

Source link

Delaware

16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say

Published

1 day ago

June 24, 2026

Press Room

16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say

Wilmington Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Tuesday night in Wilmington’s Hilltop neighborhood.

According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:33 p.m. in the 1600 block of West 5th Street.

On their arrival at the scene, police say they located the 16-year-old with at least one gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

This incident remains under investigation.

Police did not share whether there have been any arrests in connection with the shooting or a possible motive.

Wilmington Police encourage anyone with information about this incident, contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634. Information can also be sent to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.

The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Victim Service Unit and Youth Response Unit are available to provide information and support to victims, children, and families affected by this incident.

The Victim Service Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and the Youth Response Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3183.

Source link