OCEAN VIEW, Del. - The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in the Bethany Crest Development.
Police say they were dispatched for a shooting around 4:21 a.m.
Troopers say upon arrival it was determined that a 55-year-old woman was shot and a man had drove away. Shortly thereafter, a description of the suspect and the vehicle was broadcast to all Delaware police agencies as well as the surrounding Maryland police agencies.
Delaware State Police say within ten minutes, a Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office located the man driving erratically westbound on US50 in the area of Tilghman Road. The Deputy continued to follow the truck to a residence in Hebron where the suspect was arrested.
The 40-year-old male suspect from Hebron, MD is currently in custody at the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office where he is awaiting charges. The 55-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and an autopsy is scheduled.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821.