Police identify Bridgeville murder victim

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BRIDGEVILLE — A 70-year-old woman from Bridgeville was identified by Delaware State Police as the victim who died during a shooting incident Wednesday, according to Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Heather Pepper.

Troopers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Abbys Way at around 6:18 p.m. for a reported shooting.

An investigation revealed that Ronald L. Donaway, 74, of Millsboro, went to the residence, which was occupied by his ex-wife, Hilda Donaway, and her 23-year-old grandson.

While outside, Mr. Donaway allegedly began shooting with a rifle into the windows of the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Ms. Donaway was struck by gunfire in the kitchen where she died from her wounds.

Cpl. Pepper said that as Mr. Donaway was shooting into the residence, the grandson fled out a bedroom window to escape and was uninjured.

Mr. Donaway then allegedly entered the home for a short period before fleeing the area in a black Kia.

As troopers were responding to the scene, a traffic stop was conducted on Mr. Donaway’s vehicle at the entrance of the community and he was taken into custody without incident.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information to assist with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Mark Csapo by calling 302-741-2729 or emailing mark.csapo@delaware.gov.

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