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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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Update #2 DSP News Release: Sunday, November 15, 2009- Shooting Probed in Dover’s Rodney Village
Dover- Daemont L. Wheeler has not yet been located. Authorities are asking that anyone who knows of his whereabouts call Troop 3 at 302-697- 4455 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
There are no new updates in this case. The victim's condition has not changed at Kent General.
Note: Daemont Wheeler should be considered armed and dangerous.
Daemont Wheeler
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Update #1 DSP News Release: Saturday, November 14, 2009 (2:10 a.m.)- Shooting Probed in Dover’s Rodney Village
Dover- Investigators have identified the suspect in last night’s shooting in Rodney Village. He is Daemont L. Wheeler, 29.
This incident was sparked by a domestic dispute. Simply put, Wheeler and the 48-year-old male victim are both involved with women from the same family and they (Wheeler and the victim) don’t like one another. This ongoing hatred came to a head last evening during an argument in which it has been alleged Wheeler produced a handgun and shot the victim multiple times while at the John Clark Road residence. The exact nature of the argument is unknown at this time.
After the shooting, Wheeler fled the residence. The victim was transported to Kent General where his is currently in serious condition after emergency surgery.
There is no known address for Mr. Wheeler. He is homeless and has ties to the Dover and Harrington areas. Warrants are currently on file at Troop 3 charging him with Attempted Murder. Anyone who may know of his whereabouts is strongly encouraged to call Troop 3 at 302-697- 4455 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Note: Daemont Wheeler should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Preliminary DSP News Release: Friday, November 13, 2009- Shooting Probed in Dover’s Rodney Village
Location: Unit block of John Clark Road, Rodney Village, Dover, Delaware, Kent County
Date of Occurrence: Friday, November 13, 2009, at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Suspect(s): Male suspect, last seen wearing a dark jacket and dark jeans, armed with a handgun
Resume: At approximately 9:00 p.m. this evening, Troopers were called to the unit block of John Clark Road in Rodney Village for the report of a shooting.
Preliminary reports from the scene indicate a male subject was shot by another male subject. The wounded male was transported from the scene to an area medical center. His condition was unknown at the time of this release. ]
The suspect fled the scene on foot.
This incident is still developing. A more complete news release will be disseminated to the media when details are known and confirmed.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call Troop 3 at 302-697-4455 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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