UPDATED: DSP Investigating Death of Houston Man near Felton
UPDATED – 02/28/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in Felton on February 27, as 35 year old Joshua Riley, of Houston, DE
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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of a subject found lying in a ditch near the roadway at the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery and Marshyhope Roads near Felton early Monday morning. Police say the body is a 35 year old man from Houston with a gunshot wound. Investigation shows that the victim’s vehicle broke down and he used a nearby resident’s phone to call for assistance. When he returned to his vehicle, a confrontation occurred and the victim was shot. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives ask anyone with information to contact 302-741-2859 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
