(New Castle, DE 19720) The victims and families of our unsolved homicides are not forgotten and there are ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigation Unit, Cold Case Squad, to bring about a resolution to each and every case. In an effort to refresh the community’s recollection and investigate every possible lead we will be posting again the information pertaining to each open case.
On Monday, November 12, 2012, eight years ago today, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to a shooting in the area of 211 Thorn Lane, Studio Green Apartments in Newark Delaware.
When the officers arrived, they discovered the victim, 20-year-old Peter DiSabatino lying on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
The suspects are described as two black males, one of which is wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and the other a black hooded sweatshirt.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly: Det. Brian Shahan: Brian.Shahan@newcastlede.gov (302) 395-2781
Any information could potentially be used to bring criminals to justice and provide peace for the families who have lost their loved one.
A standing, cash reward is offered in exchange for information deemed to benefit the investigation or lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for committing the crime.
Citizens can submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.,or (IM) on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page. Citizens can also submit a tip anonymously by text. Send a text to 847411 with NCCDE in the text field and your tip. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.
Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.