Murder charge against 19-year-old for fatal shooting in Millsboro

A 26-year-old man is dead and a 19-year-old is in jail following a shooting in Millsboro on Tuesday.

At about 10:45 a.m., police responded to a shooting on Saint Thomas Boulevard in the St. Helen’s Crossing community and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Delaware State Police. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The investigation identified Malachi Waters of Millsboro as a suspect, police said. He fled later Tuesday when they tried to stop his vehicle in Delmar. He was eventually arrested across the state line in Delmar, Maryland.

After his extradition to Delaware, Waters will be charged with premeditated murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, police said.

Police have not yet identified the shooting victim, but his father, Jay Brummell, identified him as Jordaan Brummell. He had two sons, Jay Brummell said.

“He was ahead of his time. A born leader and a great son,” said Jay Brummell. “Tragic situation.”

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