DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A MURDER-SUICIDE IN DELMAR DELAWARE

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March 13, 2025
Delmar, DE - A tragic murder-suicide occurred in Delmar, DE this morning, resulting in the loss of two lives, according to the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

The incident took place on March 13, 2025, around 9:18 a.m., in the 10000 block of Country Grove Circle. Responding to a call about a death investigation, troopers discovered two bodies at the scene.

The victims, both residents of Delmar, Delaware, included a 42-year-old woman who suffered from apparent gunshot wounds and a 56-year-old man found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

The identities of the victim and the suspect are being withheld for now out of respect for their families. The police will release their names once the families have been notified.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. They are appealing to the public for any information that could shed light on the case.

Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Sergeant S. Yeich at 302-741-2703. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by reaching out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

As the local community grapples with this loss, the police remain committed to understanding the events leading up to this unfortunate incident. If you have any information that may assist in the investigation, please come forward and share it with local authorities.