(New Castle, DE 19720) The New Castle County Division of Police has identified the victim who died during a shooting incident last Friday in New Castle.

On Friday, February 10, 2023, at 5:58 p.m. officers from the New Castle County Division of Police and surrounding jurisdictions responded to the unit block of Deen Street in Hampton Green Townhouses – New Castle in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 15-year-old Rashod Faison inside a residence on Deen Street. Rashod sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body and died as a result of his injuries.

 A 16-year-old suspect was apprehended near the scene and charged with one count of manslaughter, one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person under 21.

This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation conducted by the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact Detective Daryl Haines by calling (302)395-8137 or by email at Daryl.Haines@newcastlede.gov. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.

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(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 case.  To refresh the community’s recollection and investigate every possible lead, we will post the information about open cases again.

On February 12th, 2016, at 10:19 p.m. Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the community of Belvedere – Wilmington in reference to a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the victim, Stanley Evans (18) was found lying in the roadway of Kiamensi Road and Clyde Street. Officers conducted first aid however, Stanley Evans died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly: Detective Jeffrey Sendek: Jeffrey.Sendek@newcastlede.gov (302) 395-8130. Any information could potentially be used to bring criminals to justice and provide peace for families who have lost their loved ones.

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. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.   

Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to sudden death and need assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.

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(New Castle, DE 19720) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for Zakir Gaffney, a 20-year-old man from New Castle. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 1:40 p.m., Zakir left his residence following a dispute. All efforts to locate and contact Zakir were unsuccessful and there is a concern for his welfare.

Zakir is described as a black male, 05’10” 140lbs. with short braided black hair. He was last seen wearing a black/blue jacket and jeans.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Zakir Gaffney to please contact the New Castle County Division of Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or by visiting our website at http://www.NCCPD.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page.

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