The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide in Wilmington after one man was found dead in a vehicle Saturday night.
Officials said on December 9, 2023, at approximately 7:17 p.m., troopers responded to Eagle Tobacco Shop located at 3505 Miller Road in Wilmington, for a report of a shooting. When police arrived, there were indications of a shooting. However, no victims were located.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was in his vehicle and parked in the parking lot of Eagle Tobacco Shop. A dark-colored SUV entered and parked in the parking lot. An occupant of the dark-colored SUV fired several rounds at the victim and then fled the scene in an unknown direction police said.
The victim then drove to P.S. Dupont Middle School, where he crashed through a fence and came to rest on the school property. When police located the victim, they noticed he was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim, 22-year-old Malik Benson, of Beaumont, Texas, died at the scene.
The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. Timmons by calling 302-365-8434 or emailing [email protected].
Breaking Report
On Saturday evening at approximately 7:30, 911 dispatchers were notified about an unresponsive male found in a vehicle behind P.S. DuPont Middle School in Wilmington.
Upon arrival, officers reportedly discovered a man in the vehicle who had suffered gunshot wounds. Despite the quick response by rescue crews, they were unable to assist the help the patient. He was declared deceased at the scene.
Readers report a heavy police response, involving multiple agencies. This story will be updated with additional details as they become available.