– Identify homicide victim suspect
– Officer-involved shooting victim suspect.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the deaths of the suspects involved in a previous fatal shooting in Kent County.
According to reports from the Delaware State Police, the incident took place at the Harmony at Kent Senior Living Center in Dover. 59-year-old William Whitehead, a resident of Frederica, was attempting to escort the suspect out of the facility on Tuesday afternoon when the suspect managed to grab a firearm from his vehicle. Tragically, the suspect then proceeded to fatally shoot Whitehead.
The suspect has been identified as 51-year-old Arnold Azamar, a resident of Camden. Following the fatal shooting of Whitehead, Azamar raised his handgun, prompting troopers to respond with gunfire. Both Azamar and Whitehead were transported to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
As part of standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting, the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave. A thorough use-of-force investigation is set to be carried out in collaboration with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing their condolences for the family and loved ones of both William Whitehead and Arnold Azamar. The tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. The authorities are committed to ensuring that all aspects of the case are thoroughly examined to determine the sequence of events leading up to the fatal shooting.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic incident, with many calling for increased support for law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to protect the public.
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homicide victim identification
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