The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Milton on Monday evening after a woman was found deceased inside her residence.
Officials said on November 20, 2023, at approximately 11:18 p.m., troopers responded to 28000 block of West Springside Drive in Milton for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived at the residence, they located a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The victim, 57-year-old Sonya Sheppard of Milton, was pronounced dead at the scene. Due to the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death, the Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim’s residence was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire by an unknown suspect. One of the rounds traveled into the residence, struck the victim, and killed her.
Officials said there is no suspect information available at this time.