*Update – Victim and Suspect Identified* State Police Detectives Investigate Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting in Dover – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police identified 59-year-old man William Whitehead from Frederica, Delaware, victim of a homicide that occurred on June 4, 2024 in Dover. Murder suspect identified as 51-year-old Arnold Azamar of Camden, Delaware, died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred following the homicide.

In accordance with Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave while a use of force investigation is conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident and is asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or sending a Email [email protected]. Information can also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs help, the County Police Victim Services Unit State of Delaware / Delaware Victim Center is available to provide support and resources 24 hours a day via a toll-free helpline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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