The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Ocean View’s Bethany Crest Development, Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier.
Fournier said the incident occurred around 4:21 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the 30000 block of Bethany Crest, when troopers responded to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 55-year-old female was shot and a male suspect had fled in a vehicle.
A description of the suspect and the vehicle was broadcast to all Delaware police agencies as well as the surrounding Maryland police agencies. Within ten minutes, a Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office located the vehicle driving erratically westbound on US 50 in the area of Tilghman Road. The Deputy followed the truck to a residence in Hebron where the suspect was taken into custody without incident by Wicomico County Sheriffs Office and Maryland State Police.
The 40-year-old male suspect from Hebron, Maryland is currently in custody at the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office where he is awaiting charges. Police did not release the name of the suspect.
The 55-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. She will be transported to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.