UPDATED: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Fatal Shooting in Milton
UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Ryan Simpson Milton as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Milton on July 22nd. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident.
Additional Information from DSP:
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. 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.
UPDATED – 07/23/24 – Delaware State Police report that the 19 year old victim died Tuesday from his injuries in this shooting. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 07/22/24 – Delaware State Police were called for a report of a shooting just after 4:45 Monday morning in the area of Collins Street in Milton. Police found a 19 year old man with a gunshot wound to the upper torso and began life-saving efforts – the victim was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police learned the victim was living in a shed on the property when someone fired several shots into the shed striking the victim.
Police ask anyone with information on this incident to contact Detective Bluto at 302-741-2859 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
