Police Shot and Killed Suspect Who Murdered Woman, Burned Her House

Stanton, DE — Delaware State Police are currently investigating a homicide and an officer-involved shooting that occurred in New Castle County, which resulted in the deaths of a woman and a man on August 4, 2024.

The incident began around 9:41 a.m. when troopers were called to the Exxon at 414 Main Street in Stanton following reports of a male with a firearm. Subsequently, troopers along with Fire and EMS personnel responded to a separate call regarding a house fire on the 1700 block of Limestone Road.

At the residence, emergency responders found a 22-year-old woman from Wilmington with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the s...