Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Deonte King of Lincoln, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred last month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire […] The post *Update – Additional Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Shooting Near Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post *Update – Additional Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Shooting Near Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.
Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Deonte King of Lincoln, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred last month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., troopers responded to the public access area adjacent to 359 Bay Avenue in Milford for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 32-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was attending a party at the pavilion behind the fire company when multiple masked suspects arrived and began firing multiple rounds at the attendees. As the victim attempted to flee, he was struck in the lower extremity. The suspects fled the area before police arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated, and later released.
Through investigative means, Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Detectives discovered the suspects fled in a light-colored Honda Accord with Delaware registration, and identified Tyree Johnson, and Tymere Harmon as 2 of the suspects involved in the shooting. Detectives later identified Deonte King as another suspect involved in the shooting and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On July 17, 2025, King turned himself in at Troop 3 and was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $234,500 cash bond.
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 10 counts
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)
- Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 9 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding this case to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling 302-752-3864. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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