State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish

DSP News Release: Tuesday, May 26, 2009- Death Investigation in Smyrna

 

Location of Incident: Unit block of Wheeler Circle in Smyrna, Delaware

 

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, May 26, 2009- at approximately

 

Resume: At approximately 6:00 p.m. this evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to a home along the unit block of Wheeler Circle in Smyrna, Delaware for a unresponsive male subject. 

 

In this incident, the male subject was found in the shed at the residence. He was unresponsive. Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the male deceased. 

 

Foul play is not suspected and this incident is being investigated as a suicide. 

 

The lead investigating agency is the Smyrna Police Department who is being assisted by the Delaware State Police.

 

The name of this subject is being withheld pending a notification of the next of kin.

 

Media inquiries can be directed to Sgt. Walter Newton at 302.841.2553.

 

 

 

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