FELTON — The Delaware State Police have named Joshua Riley, 35, of Houston, as the victim in a Monday homicide.
Police said Mr. Riley was found with a gunshot wound when troopers responded to Hopkins Cemetery and Marshyhope roads at approximately 12:30 a.m. They had received a call about a person lying in a ditch near the road.
Mr. Riley was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
According to police, an investigation determined that Mr. Riley’s vehicle broke down in the area, and he utilized a nearby resident’s phone to call for assistance. After returning to his car, a confrontation occurred, and Mr. Riley was shot.
The Homicide Unit continues to investigate. Troopers asked anyone with information to contact Detective A. Bluto at 302-741-2859, to send a message via the state police Facebook page or to contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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