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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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Updated DSP News Release #3: Friday, June 12, 2009- State Police Probe Homicide in Newport
Newport- Mr. Adrian Arroyo died yesterday as a result of the injuries he sustained in the shooting. Detectives are still actively investigating this case, following up on leads as they come in.
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Updated DSP News Release #2: Wednesday, June 10, 2009- State Police Probe Homicide in Newport
Newport- The second victim shot in yesterday’s homicide is identified as Adrian Arroyo, 32, of Wilmington, Delaware. He is still listed in grave condition at Christiana Hospital.
There are no additional details to be released tonight as investigators are still combing over evidence.
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Updated DSP News Release #1: Tuesday, June 09, 2009- State Police Probe Homicide in Newport
Newport- The second subject shot in this incident, at the time of this release, was still listed in grave condition at Christiana Hospital.
Based on evidence located at the scene and other investigative measures, detectives are exploring the possibility that this murder was motivated by drug implications.
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area of Newport between 11:30 p.m. last evening, until approximately 1:23 a.m. today, to call in with tips regarding speeding vehicles in or out of the area. As one would surmise, the aforementioned time frame is believed to be the window in which the homicide occurred.
Tips and information pertaining to this case can be directed to the State Police Homicide Division at 302-739-5939, Troop 2 desk at 302-834-2620 ext. 0 or Crime Stoppers at1-800-TIP-3333.
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DSP News Release: Tuesday, June 09, 2009- State Police Probe Homicide in Newport
Location of Incident: 300 block of Falco Drive in Newport, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, June 09, 2009, at approximately 1:23 a.m.
Suspect(s): Unknown at this time
Resume: At about 1:23 a.m. this morning, Newport Police Officers and State Troopers were called to a storage unit along the 300 block of Falco Drive in Newport (Newport Business Park) for a report of an apparent homicide.
A person who was driving through, and familiar with, the business park saw a vehicle outside the aforementioned storage unit and thought it was suspicious because of the time of day. This individual drove up to and peered inside the unit to find two subjects lying on the ground. He then immediately called 911.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located one deceased male subject and another male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wounds. The wounded male was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.
The deceased male is identified as Jose Luis Ramos, 24, of New Castle, Delaware.
The wounded subject is a male in his 20’s.
A motive for this crime has not been determined. The body of the deceased male has been turned over to the Medical Examiners Office for an autopsy.
The details outlined above are all that can be released at this time as not to speculate on or compromise this investigation.
Tips and information pertaining to this case can be directed to the State Police Homicide Division at 302-739-5939, Troop 2 desk at 302-834-2620 ext. 0 or Crime Stoppers at1-800-TIP-3333.
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