2 suspects in custody in Dover home invasion, double homicide
DOVER, Del. (WPVI) -- Police said the other half of two suspects is now in custody following a home invasion that left two people dead.
Twenty-three-year-old Matthew Harrington of Buckingham Township, Bucks County, turned himself in to Buckingham Township Police on Oct. 19, police said.
He is awaiting extradition to Delaware and being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
Norristown police assisted in locating and apprehending 21-year-old Saleem Shabazz of Philadelphia around 5 p.m. Thursday without incident along the unit block of East Jacoby Street.
An Action News viewer captured the arrest on their cell phone camera.
He is awaiting extradition back to Delaware and is currently being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1 million cash bail.
Harrington and Shabazz face multiple charges, including first-degree murder and two counts of attempted robbery, in connection with a home invasion in Dover.
The incident happened around 1:38 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of John Clark Road.
Police responded to reports 52-year-old Clifton Leager and his son had been shot during a struggle with the men after they entered the home.
When they fled the home, the Leager's son chased them on foot, police said.
During the chase, police said, shots were fired fatally injuring 18-year-old Haley Henwood of Philadelphia.
She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Leager was pronounced dead at the scene.
His son was also transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
Shabazz is described as a black male around 6 feet tall with a slim build.
Police said both he and Harrington were wearing dark clothing during the incident.
Both were described by police as armed and dangerous.
So far, Henwood's involvement in the incident is unknown.
Anyone with information can contact Delaware State Police at 302-365-8441 or 1-800-TIP-3333 or text anonymous tips to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
