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*Update – Attempt to Locate Suspect* State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Frankford

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Delaware State Police Detectives continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in Frankford and are asking for the public’s help with locating the suspect, 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford, Delaware. On February 2, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the 28000… The post *Update – Attempt to Locate Suspect* State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Frankford appeared first on TV Delmarva .

Delaware State Police Detectives continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in Frankford and are asking for the public’s help with locating the suspect, 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford, Delaware.

On February 2, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the 28000 block of Gum Tree Road in Frankford for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 41-year-old male had been shot and taken to the Frankford Fire Company. The victim was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a black male and the victim were engaged in an argument at a residence when the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene. Through investigative means, detectives identified Kelvin Wescott as the suspect and are working to locate him.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information as to Wescott’s whereabouts to call 9-1-1 or Troop 4 at (302) 856-5850. Anyone with further information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794. 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 you 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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