NEW CASTLE, Del. According to Delaware State Police, a robbery at the Budget Inn’s back parking lot on Sunday night resulted in the death of a 49-year-old Wilmington man who was shot and killed.
At at 8:21 p.m., troopers were called to the Budget Inn, which is situated at 3 Memorial Drive, in response to a shooting incident. After being discovered with a gunshot wound in the parking lot, the victim was taken to a local hospital and declared dead. Until his family is notified, his identity is being kept secret.
The first investigation indicates that the gunshot happened during a heist that involved an unidentified suspect. The suspect’s description has not yet been made public.
The investigation has been taken over by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, which is currently collecting further data and evidence related to the incident.
We encourage anyone with information about this case to get in touch with Delaware State Police.
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