Video: Police Hoping You Can Identify This Vehicle That Fled Murder Scene in 2015

Detectives from the New Castle Division of Police Cold Case Squad have released surveillance footage from a 2015 homicide.

On February 11, 2015, at 6:55 PM officers were dispatched to Amstel Drive – William Penn Village Apartments in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim Kelvin Powers inside the apartment, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Investigation revealed that the victim’s girlfriend was exiting the apartment with her young son when she was confronted by two masked and armed suspects. The suspects entered the victim’s apartment and shot the victim multiple times. Surveillance footage from the complex identified a unique Honda Civic fleeing the complex after two masked men quickly fled from the victim’s apartment.

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Authorities said a standing, cash reward is offered in exchange for information deemed to benefit the investigation or lead to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for committing this crime. Any information could potentially be used to bring criminals to justice and provide peace for families who have lost their loved ones.

Detectives are asking anyone with information related to the case or attached surveillance footage to please contact Detective Jeffrey Sendek at 302.395.8130 or email at [email protected] or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302.573.2800. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 (Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com).

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